HB2426

Emergency weather response; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Weather Response and Tracking Regulatory Act of 2025; defining terms; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/26/25

Oklahoma HB2426 establishes regulations for professional severe weather trackers, including licensing, vehicle markings, and emergency response.

Oklahoma HB2426, the Oklahoma Emergency Weather Response and Tracking Regulatory Act of 2025, creates a regulatory framework for professional severe weather trackers. The bill defines terms such as "Professional Severe Weather Tracker" and "Qualified Institution for Higher Education." It mandates that trackers' vehicles display specific markings and identification numbers. Trackers must be employed or contracted by a qualified media outlet or affiliated with a higher education institution offering meteorology programs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 53–45 · Mar 26, 2025
Current
Aeronautics and Transportation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

53 Yea

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45 Nay

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1 Absent

R

History

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Mar 26, 2025

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

First Reading