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HB 2170

Revenue and taxation; fees; transferring duty to collect and enforce registered agent fee to the Secretary of State; state revenue administration; modifying various provisions; Medical Marijuana Tax Fund; effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Pfeiffer and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma HB 2170 transfers registered agent fee collection from the Corporation Commission to the Secretary of State and modifies marijuana tax fund provisions, but was vetoed by the Governor on May 7, 2025.

Vetoed 05/07/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 2170

Legislative bill overview

HB 2170 transfers responsibility for collecting and enforcing Oklahoma's registered agent fees from the Corporation Commission to the Secretary of State, while also modifying various revenue and taxation provisions and directing funds to the Medical Marijuana Tax Fund. The bill consolidated multiple tax and fee administration changes into a single measure.

Why is this important

This bill affects how Oklahoma collects business registration fees and administers marijuana tax revenue, potentially impacting business compliance procedures and state revenue distribution. It represents a significant shift in which agency oversees corporate registration compliance.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative jurisdiction shift: Moving enforcement duties from the Corporation Commission to the Secretary of State raises questions about capability, expertise, and whether the Secretary of State's office was adequately resourced for this expanded role
  • Medical Marijuana Tax Fund allocation: The redirection of fees to marijuana tax funds reflects ongoing debates about cannabis tax revenue priorities and whether these funds should be allocated differently
  • Business compliance burden: Changes to how registered agent fees are collected and enforced could create confusion or additional costs for businesses during the transition period

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

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