SB249Introduced in the Senate
Oklahoma Tourism Development Act; increasing cumulative inducement per year. Effective date.
Introduced by Kristen Thompson, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Oklahoma Tourism Development Act; increasing cumulative inducement per year. Effective date.
Where it stands
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2025
May 7, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · April 29, 2025
59
Yes
26
No
13
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | No |
| Rick West | 3 | No |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Thompson
Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee then to Revenue and Taxation Committee
Reported Do Pass Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism committee; CR filed
Referred to Revenue and Taxation
Coauthored by Representative Townley (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass Revenue and Taxation committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Amended
Measure passed: Ayes: 43 Nays: 3
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight
Referred to Tourism
Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Tourism
CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 59 Nays: 26
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2025
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- Senate Floor SB249 (3-10-25) (THOMPSON) FA1 (amendment)
- Senate Floor SB249 (3-10-25) (THOMPSON) WDFA1 (amendment)
- Senate Floor SB249 (3-17-25) (THOMPSON) FA2 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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