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SB 717 — Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District; modifying certain boundaries and zoning authority. Effective date.
Last action — Remove Representative Lowe (Jason) as principal House author and substitute with Representative Archer
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
103 added · 75 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 717 expands the boundaries of the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District, giving it a larger area to oversee. Additionally, it places some limits on the zoning authority for specific purposes. These changes matter because they help clarify the district's reach and responsibilities, potentially improving how the area can develop and manage land use.
SENATEENGROSSED FLOOR VERSION February 19, 2025 AS AMENDED SENATE BILL NO.
Nice 5of [the Capitol-MedicalSenate Center Improvement and ZoningLowe District(Jason) -of Commissionthe -House boundaries5 -An authorityAct -relating effectiveto datethe ]Capitol-Medical 9Center BEImprovement ITand ENACTEDZoning BYDistrict; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
amending 73 O.S.
2021, Sections 83 and 83.2, which relate to boundaries and authority of the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission;
expanding boundaries;
limiting zoning authority for certain purposes;
updating statutory language;
and providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Railway Company, THENCE Southward along said right-of- way to the point where the North line of property abutting on NortheastENGR. Sixteenth Street intersects said right-of-way, THENCE Eastward along the said North line of property abutting on Northeast SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB717 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) Sixteenth Street to the point where said line intersects the West line of North Stiles Avenue, THENCE Southward along said West line of North Stiles Avenue to the North line of Northeast Eighth Street, THENCE Eastward along said North line of Northeast Eighth Street to the West line of North Lottie Avenue, THENCE Northward along the West line of North Lottie Avenue to the center of Northeast Fifteenth Street, THENCE Westward along said center of Northeast Fifteenth Street to the West line of North Kelley Avenue, THENCE Northward along the West line of North Kelley Avenue to the center of Northeast Thirtieth Fiftieth Street, THENCE Westward along said center of Northeast Thirtieth Fiftieth Street to the West line of North Walnut Avenue, THENCE Southward along said West line of North Walnut Avenue to the center of Northeast Twenty-third Street to the point of beginning;
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717 Page 1 Northeast Sixteenth Street intersects said right-of-way, THENCE Eastward along the said North line of property abutting on Northeast Sixteenth Street to the point where said line intersects the West line of North Stiles Avenue, THENCE Southward along said West line of North Stiles Avenue to the North line of Northeast Eighth Street, THENCE Eastward along said North line of Northeast Eighth Street to the West line of North Lottie Avenue, THENCE Northward along the West line of North Lottie Avenue to the center of Northeast Fifteenth Street, THENCE Westward along said center of Northeast Fifteenth Street to the West line of North Kelley Avenue, THENCE Northward along the West line of North Kelley Avenue to the center of Northeast Thirtieth Fiftieth Street, THENCE Westward along said center of Northeast Thirtieth Fiftieth Street to the West line of North Walnut Avenue, THENCE Southward along said West line of North Walnut Avenue to the center of Northeast Twenty-third Street to the point of beginning;
The Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission, after adoption of a master comprehensive plan as hereinafter provided, shall have exclusive authority over the zoning and regulation of the utilization of all property zoned commercial in the above described Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District and no planning or zoning commission of any subdivision of SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB717 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) the state thereafter shall have any authority or jurisdiction over property zoned commercial, publicENGR. district, or health center within said the area.
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717 Page 2 public district, or health center in the above described Capitol- Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District and no planning or zoning commission of any subdivision of the state thereafter shall have any authority or jurisdiction over property zoned commercial, public district, or health center within said the area.
COMMITTEEENGR. REPORT BY:
COMMITTEES. ON RETIREMENT AND GOVERNMENT RESOURCES February 19, 2025 - DO PASS AS AMENDED SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB717 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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717 Page 3 Passed the Senate the 25th day of March, 2025.
3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
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The bill expands the boundaries of the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District and clarifies the authority of the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission regarding zoning and improvements in the district.
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73 O.S. 2021, Section 83
the above described boundaries as shown by the plats and records on file in the office of the county clerk of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma:→ the boundaries of the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District; the boundaries are expanded to include additional properties as specified in the newly inserted descriptions.This change expands the geographic scope of the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District.
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73 O.S. 2021, Section 83.2
no planning or zoning commission of any subdivision of the state thereafter shall have any authority or jurisdiction over property zoned commercial, public district, or health center within said the area.→ no planning or zoning commission of any subdivision of the state shall have any authority or jurisdiction over property zoned commercial, public district, or health center within the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District.This clarifies that only the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission has zoning authority in the district, preventing local commissions from intervening.
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73 O.S. 2021, Section 83.2
improvements shall not include existing municipal streets, alleys or utility services, nor the maintenance or improvement thereof, except→ improvements shall not include existing municipal streets, alleys, or utility services, nor the maintenance or improvement thereof, except whereThis change clarifies the exception for improvements related to state buildings or land.
Amendments
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Action History
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Remove Representative Lowe (Jason) as principal House author and substitute with Representative Archer
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Second Reading referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Engrossed to House
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Referred for engrossment
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Measure passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0
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Title restored
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General Order, Amended
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Coauthored by Representative Lowe (Jason) (principal House author)
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Placed on General Order
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Title stricken
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Reported Do Pass as amended Retirement and Government Resources committee; CR filed
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Second Reading referred to Retirement and Government Resources
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Authored by Senator Nice
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First Reading
Sponsors
- Nikki Nice · Primary
- Nick Archer · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Nikki Nice Democrat
- Nick Archer Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 38 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (47)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Julia Kirt | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark Mann | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Brooks | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Nice | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Goodwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Reinhardt | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Ally Seifried | Republican | Yea |
| Avery Frix | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Stanley | Republican | Yea |
| Brent Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Guthrie | Republican | Yea |
| Casey Murdock | Republican | Yea |
| Christi Gillespie | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Dana Prieto | Republican | Yea |
| Darcy Jech | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Rader | Republican | Yea |
| David Bullard | Republican | Not Voting |
| District 24 | Republican | Yea |
| Dusty Deevers | Republican | Yea |
| George Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Grant Green | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| Jerry Alvord | Republican | Yea |
| John Haste | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wingard | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Daniels | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Kelly Hines | Republican | Yea |
| Kendal Sacchieri | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Lonnie Paxton | Republican | Yea |
| Micheal Bergstrom | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Grellner | Republican | Yea |
| Roland Pederson | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Jett | Republican | Yea |
| Spencer Kern | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Gollihare | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Woods | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Hamilton | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| STRIKE THE TITLE - ADOPTED | — | Not Voting |
| AMD SB717 CA1 - ADOPTED | — | Not Voting |
| Julia Kirt | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Yea |
| David Bullard | Republican | Yea |
| George Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Micheal Bergstrom | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Grellner | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 717?
- SB 717 is sponsored by Nikki Nice (Democrat) and Nick Archer (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 717?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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