SB627

Storm shelters; authorizing certain building standards and establishing certain tax credit. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB627 authorizes building standards for storm shelters in multiunit housing and establishes a tax credit for related expenditures.

Oklahoma SB627 mandates the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission to set standards for storm shelters in multiunit housing developments, ensuring they meet Federal Emergency Management Agency recommendations. The bill also establishes a tax credit for expenditures on storm shelters in both single-family residences and multi-family housing units. The credit is 25% of the expenditures, with a maximum of $500,000 per tax year. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years for business entities.

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Revenue and Taxation Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Revenue and Taxation

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Nice