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Oklahoma extends Archives and Records Commission sunset date to July 1, 2028

Original title: Sunset; Archives and Records Commission; extending sunset year.

Last action · May 15, 2025: Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025

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What This Bill Does

The Legislature re-creates the Archives and Records Commission and extends its termination date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2028, under the Oklahoma .

Why it matters

Extends the operational lifespan and regulatory authority of the state agency responsible for managing and disposing of public records for state departments and institutions.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Archives and Records Commission

The Commission's operational existence is extended through July 1, 2028.

Directly affected

State officers, departments, boards, commissions, agencies, and institutions

Their public records and archives remain subject to the sole disposition authority of the Archives and Records Commission.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HB 1034 do?
It re-creates the Archives and Records Commission and extends its sunset termination date to July 1, 2028.
Who serves on the Archives and Records Commission?
The Commission is composed of an appointee of the Governor (who serves as Chairman), the State Librarian (Vice Chairman and Secretary), the Lieutenant Governor, the State Auditor and Inspector, and the State Treasurer.

What else do you want to know?

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law without the governor's signature.

Procedural history

21 actions
  1. May 15, 2025House
    Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025
  2. May 8, 2025House
    Sent to Governor
  3. May 8, 2025Senate
    Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
  4. May 8, 2025House
    Enrolled, signed, to Senate
  5. May 7, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for enrollment
  6. May 7, 2025Senate
    Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
Show 15 earlier actions
  1. May 7, 2025SenateFloor
    Measure passed: Ayes: 32 Nays: 8
  2. May 7, 2025Senate
    General Order, Considered
  3. Apr 8, 2025Senate
    Placed on General Order
  4. Apr 3, 2025SenateFloor
    Reported Do Pass Administrative Rules committee; CR filed
  5. Apr 1, 2025SenateCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules
  6. Feb 26, 2025SenateIntroduced
    First Reading
  7. Feb 26, 2025House
    Engrossed, signed, to Senate
  8. Feb 25, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for engrossment
  9. Feb 25, 2025HouseFloor
    Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 0
  10. Feb 25, 2025House
    General Order
  11. Feb 17, 2025House
    Authored by Senator Bergstrom (principal Senate author)
  12. Feb 17, 2025HouseFloor
    CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Administrative Rules Committee
  13. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules
  14. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Kendrix
  15. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Auditor and Inspector, State Treasurer, Archives and Records Commission and 6 more
otherState Auditor and Inspector“Serves as a member of the Commission”Map →
otherState Treasurer“Serves as a member of the Commission”Map →
OrganizationArchives and Records Commission“Commission re-created by the bill”Map →
PersonBergstrom“Senate sponsor of HB 1034”Map →
otherState Librarian“Serves as Vice Chairman and Secretary”Map →
OrganizationOklahoma Tax Commission“Exempt from provisions regarding confidential records”Map →
PersonKendrix“House sponsor of HB 1034”Map →
otherGovernor“Appoints one member who shall serve as Chairman”Map →
otherLieutenant Governor“Serves as a member of the Commission”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.oklegislature.gov

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  • Controversy5
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