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HB 2167

Fees; publications; legal notices; fees; effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Coleman and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma bill modifies publication and legal notice fee structures; enacted after gubernatorial veto override in both chambers with strong legislative support.

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Bill Summary · HB 2167

Legislative bill overview

HB 2167 modifies fee structures for publications and legal notices in Oklahoma, likely adjusting how fees are charged for public notices, classified advertisements, or other publication-related services. The bill has been enacted after the Governor's veto was overridden by both chambers of the legislature, indicating significant legislative support despite executive objection.

Why is this important

Fee adjustments for legal notices affect businesses, government agencies, and individuals who must publish required notices—such as foreclosures, business formations, or public hearings. Changes to these fees can increase or decrease costs for entities relying on publication services and may impact the financial viability of newspapers and publications that depend on legal notice revenue.

Potential points of contention

  • Impact on newspapers: Legal notice fees are a significant revenue source for many local and regional newspapers; fee reductions could strain their finances while increases might burden small businesses
  • Public access concerns: If fees increase substantially, they may create barriers for individuals or small entities needing to publish required legal notices
  • Governor's opposition: The veto override indicates the Governor had concerns about the bill's provisions, though the specific objections aren't detailed in available records

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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