ENGROSSED SENATE
BILL NO. 753	By:	Jolley and Johnson (Constance) of the Senate

			and

		Liebmann of the House

[ Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Act - creating the Oklahoma Capitol Centennial Rehabilitation and Modernization Commission - codification - 		emergency ]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 100 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Act”.
SECTION 2.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 100.1 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
The purpose of the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Act is to prepare for the celebration of the first century of existence of the Oklahoma State Capitol Building and to ensure that the Capitol Building is structurally and functionally sound for the use of Oklahomans in centuries to come.
SECTION 3.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 100.2 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A.  There is hereby created the Oklahoma Capitol Centennial Rehabilitation and Modernization Commission to continue until July 1, 2020.  The Commission shall consist of the following members:
1.  The Governor or her or his designee;
2.  Two members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, one of whom shall be designated by the President Pro Tempore as chair;
3.  Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be designated by the Speaker as cochair;
4.  The State Treasurer or his or her designee;
5.  The Commissioner of Public Safety or his or her designee; and
6.  One member of the State Capitol Preservation Commission, to be designated by the Commission.
B.  The Commission shall hold its initial meeting no later than September 1, 2011.  Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
C.  Members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.  Members of the Legislature shall be reimbursed pursuant to the provisions of Section 456 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.  Reimbursement shall be paid by the appointing authority.
D.  The Legislative Service Bureau shall provide staff support as may be required by the Commission.
SECTION 4.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 100.3 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A.  The Oklahoma Capitol Centennial Rehabilitation and Modernization Commission shall have the following duties:
1.  As its first priority, to assess infrastructure deficiencies and develop a plan for infrastructure improvements for the Oklahoma State Capitol Building;
2.  To assess infrastructure deficiencies and develop a plan for infrastructure improvements for other state facilities located in the State Capitol Park;
3.  To identify environmental improvements that can be made to the Oklahoma State Capitol Building and other state facilities located in the State Capitol Park which will save taxpayer dollars through reduced and more efficient energy use;
4.  To develop a plan to redesign the grounds and interior space for the purpose of better service to the public for the second and subsequent centuries of use of these facilities; and
5.  To provide for the access, well-being and safety of the public and the state officials and employees in the State Capitol Building and other state facilities through enhanced security and safer public areas such as parking lots, walkways and interior corridors.
B.  The Commission is hereby authorized to secure the services of a private architectural and engineering firm to serve as Centennial Architect of the Capitol in order to accomplish its duties as specified in this section.  The Commission is further authorized to contract with the Department of Central Services or a private vendor for services or purchases necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Act.
C.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during its existence the Commission shall have final approval authority for any proposed modification, alteration, renovation, repair or construction on any part of, or any plans or programs for the restoration, preservation, or display of fine art programs in and surrounding, the State Capitol Building or other state facilities located in the State Capitol Park.
SECTION 5.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
Passed the Senate the 8th day of March, 2011.

	
Presiding Officer 	of the Senate

Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2011.

	
Presiding Officer of the House
	of Representatives