2026 Issues Slate
Initiate:
CTAG will initiate legislation to codify the state participation in the non-federal match portion of the FEMA Public Assistance Program for major disaster declarations in Oklahoma and to provide timely reimbursement for the state share of disaster expenses.
Support:
Open Meetings Law Modernization
CTAG will support changes to modernize and allow updated virtual meeting participation options in the Open Meetings Act.
Open Records Law Modernization
CTAG will support legislation to modernize the Open Records Act.
Public Safety Cameras
CTAG will support legislation to allow public safety cameras (license plate reading cameras such as Flock Safety Security cameras) to be placed in county road and state highway rights-way to aid in public safety protection.
Monitor:
Municipal Funding
CTAG will monitor legislative efforts to provide more stable and diversified funding for municipalities for public safety, public works and other municipal functions.
Funding for Off-System Bridges
CTAG will monitor efforts by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to implement recent legislation providing for creation of a program to assist county governments in rehabilitating or replacing structurally deficient off-system bridges.
Miscellaneous
CTAG will monitor and oppose bills that have an adverse impact on municipal and county governments. We expect to monitor numerous issues and update the Slate throughout Session.
Oppose:
CTAG will oppose legislation that enacts mandates for local governments without a corresponding revenue source, increases fees on local governments or preempts local government decisions and policy making.
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