Statutes + Rules
The Statutes governing the Oklahoma Department of Commerce can be found in Chapter 70 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Administrative Rules for the Department of Commerce can be found in Title 150 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code and Register.
Administrative Rule Updates for Fiscal Year 2022
2023 Administrative Rule Permanent Actions
A public hearing will be held on February 10, 2023, at 10 a.m., in Gallery 1-2, 900 North Stiles Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Time limitations may be imposed on oral presentations to ensure that all persons who desire to make oral comments will have an opportunity to do so.
- Diverse Business Certification Permanent Rule Text
- Diverse Business Certification Notice of Permanent Rulemaking Intent
- Diverse Business Certification Rule Impact Statement
- Remote Quality Jobs Rule Impact Statement
- Remote Quality Jobs Proposed Rule Text
- Remote Quality Jobs Notice of Rulemaking Intent
- Oklahoma Energy Program Revoked Text
- SIDE Act
- Workforce Investment Act Revoked Text
- Filmed in Oklahoma Act Permanent Rule Text
- Filmed in Oklahoma Act Notice of Rulemaking Intent
- Filmed in Oklahoma Act Rule Impact Statement
- NRI Filmed in Oklahoma Act Accepted
- Tourism Development Act Notice of Rulemaking Intent
- Tourism Development Act Rule Impact Statement
- NRI Tourism Development Act Approved
- Saving Quality Jobs Notice of Rulemaking Intent
- Saving Quality Jobs Rule Impact Statement
- Saving Quality Jobs Revoked Text
- NRI Saving Quality Jobs Accepted
- Invest in Oklahoma Act Notice of Rulemaking Intent
- Invest in Oklahoma Act Rule Impact Statement
- NRI Invest in Oklahoma Act Accepted
- Oklahoma Opportunity Fund Notice of Rulemaking Intent
- Oklahoma Opportunity Fund Rule Impact Statement
- NRI Oklahoma Opportunity Fund Accepted
Memorandums of Understanding
Pursuant to 74 O.S. §3121 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the following Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) are in effect involving the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and other agencies, departments or organizations.
Community Development Block Grants - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has received allocations of CDBG Disaster Recovery funding (CDBG-DR) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Community Expansion of Nutrition Assistance Program (CENA)
In accordance with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s (ODOC) intent of the annual appropriations bill, the Office of Community Development (OCD) distributes the CENA Funds to Councils of Government and Area Agencies on Aging for distribution to eligible Multipurpose and Independent Senior Centers.
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Model State Plan
The State of Oklahoma Federal Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Application and Plan is available in draft form for public comment.
The public comment period regarding the draft plan will be open until August 23, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Written comments concerning the draft plan may be submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Community Development, 900 N. Stiles Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73104, or by email to linda.goode@okcommerce.gov. Comments received after 5:00 PM, August 23, 2019 will not be accepted.
A public hearing regarding the draft plan will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies, 605 Centennial Blvd., Edmond, OK 73013.
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report and Performance Evaluation Report
A copy of the State Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and the Performance Evaluation Report (PER) is posted on this page for public review. The CAPER/PER is used by grantees to report on accomplishments and progress towards Consolidated Plan goals. The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions.
To accommodate those with disabilities, a text telephone/teletypewriter (TTY) service is provided as an option. The communications assistant reads aloud the message you typed to the other party and types the other party’s voiced message and background sounds, if any, to you. This service is designed for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or have a Speech Disability. This relay service is available in English-to-English (800-722-0353) and Spanish-to-Spanish (800-662-4955). Further directions on using this service can be found at: https://hamiltonrelay.com/oklahoma/index.html. These services can also be provided in the form of braille and audio tape upon request.
Specific translation services for other languages are also provided as needed. If you are in need of translation services or have other questions about the CAPER or PER, please contact Kellon Dixon at 405-215-5626 or by email at kellon.dixon@okcommerce.gov.
Si necesita traducción al español, comuníquese con Jessica Izquierdo al 405-534-6814 o por correo electrónico a Jessica.Izquierdo@OKCommerce.gov.
Written comments for the FY 2022 State CAPER and PER will be accepted via U.S. Postal mail or email through June 30, 2023. Address as follows:
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Attn: Kellon Dixon / Community Development
900 N. Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104-3234
Global Report
Oklahoma’s Global Team offers trade and export assistance to Oklahoma companies looking to sell their products and services in the global marketplace and promotes the state to international companies looking to relocate or expand in the U.S.
GRID Resilience Formula Grant Program for Oklahoma
2023 Grid Resiliency Section 40101 (d) Formula Grant Program Public Comment Period and Public Hearing
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (ODOC) plans to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding the implementation of the 2023 State and Tribal Grid Resiliency Formula Grant program. The Grid Resiliency Formula Grant program, of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act[1] is designed to strengthen and modernize America’s power grid against wildfires, extreme weather, and other natural disasters that are exacerbated by the climate crisis.
ODOC plans to hold a public hearing and take public comments regarding utilization of Year 1 ($7,653,810) and Year 2 ($7,508,563) allocations. From February 8th through March 1st, 2023, an outline of program plan implementation will be made available on the Oklahoma Department of Commerce website for public review and comment.
Written comments concerning ODOC’s use of the Grid Resiliency funds may be submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Community Development, 900 N. Stiles Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73104, or by email to Linda Goode. Comments received after 5 p.m., March 1, 2023 will not be accepted.
More information about the Grid Resiliency Formula Grant program can be found on the Department of Energy website.
Public Hearing Scheduled
ODOC held an in-person and virtual public hearing at ODOC and via Zoom on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 11 a.m. A recording of the hearing and the slide deck is available below.
[1] Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021), Sec. 40101(d) (codified at 42 U.S.C. 18711(d)), available at https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684. This FOA uses the more common name “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.”
Incentive Evaluation Commission
Pursuant to the Incentive Evaluation Act of 2015, 62 O.S. § 7001-7005, the commission is providing this written report to the governor, president pro tempore and speaker. The report is also being made publicly available on the Incentive Evaluation Commission website at https://iec.ok.gov/.
Oklahoma Business Relief Program
Developed to help local businesses across the state overcome the economic challenges of COVID-19, the Oklahoma Business Relief Program (OBRP) offers vital funding for qualifying businesses that have suffered revenue loss due to the pandemic.
Oklahoma Census 2020 Complete Count Committee
Final report of the Oklahoma Census 2020 Complete Count Committee as required by Amended Executive Order 2019-32.
Quality Events
SB 1284 created the Quality Events incentive and it became effective July 1, 2012. This incentive was designed to promote certain quality events that have a significant positive economic impact.
Quality Jobs Triennial Reports
21st Century Quality Jobs Program
During the legislative session of 2009 the 21st Century Quality Jobs Program (the “21st Century Program”) was created. Designed to be aspirational, it is a powerful tool to seek attraction or expansion of higher wage jobs for the Oklahoma economy.
The 21st Century Program requires that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce provide a report on the status of the program beginning in March 2011 and every three years thereafter. The report is to be presented to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Governor. This report fulfills that legislative requirement for 2020.
Quality Jobs Program Triennial Report
During the legislative session of 1993, the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program (the “Program”) was created and the first companies enrolled in the fall of 1993. Since that time, the Program has gained national attention as one of the best incentives for business attraction and expansion. Oklahoma has benefited from the Program in terms of jobs and investment in our economy; many other states have attempted to duplicate its success.
The Program requires that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) provide a report on the status of the Program every three years. The last report to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives was submitted on March 1, 2014. This report fulfills the statutory requirement for 2020.
Small Employer Quality Jobs Program Triennial Report
The Oklahoma Small Employer Quality Jobs Program was created in 1998 to assist the start-up and expansion of small companies. The qualifying criteria were modeled after the successful Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, which was created by legislative action in 1993. These elements however were set to be more conducive for smaller companies to participate.
The program elements underwent a legislative overhaul in 2001, to become even more business friendly. While only 7 companies enrolled in the program from inception to 2001, a total of 117 companies have now participated in the program over the years.
The Small Employer Quality Jobs Program statutes require that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce provide a report on the status of the program on a triennial basis to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Governor. The next report is due by March 1, 2019. This report fulfills that legislative requirement.
Remote Worker Quality Jobs Program Triennial Report
The Oklahoma Remote Worker Quality Jobs Program was created in 2021 to attract growth industries and sectors that employ remote workers to Oklahoma through a policy of rewarding businesses with a highly skilled, knowledge-based workforce. The interest in creating such a program was initiated by Kaiser Foundation. The qualifying criteria were modeled after the successful Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, which was created by legislative action in 1993.
The Remote Worker Quality Jobs Program statutes require that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce provide a report on the status of the program on a triennial basis to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Governor. The report is due by March 1, 2023. This report fulfills that legislative requirement.
Former Military Quality Jobs Program Triennial Report
During the legislative session of 1994, the Former Military Facility Development Act (“Former Military Program”) was created. The concept of the Former Military Program was to induce companies to locate and create jobs on land that was formerly used for military or related purposes.
The Former Military Program followed the general framework of the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, created just one year earlier.
The Former Military Program requires that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce provide a report on the status of the program over the past three years since the last report to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Governor. The next report is due March 1, 2023. This report fulfills that legislative requirement.
Quick Action Closing Fund
The Oklahoma Quick Action Closing Fund can be expended by the Governor and is to be used for economic development and related infrastructure development when expenditure of funds is likely a determining factor in locating or retaining a high impact business location in Oklahoma.
2020 Quick Action Closing Fund Payments
Date | Company | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
6/3/2020 | Rapid Application Group | Purchase and installation of new equipment to produce PPE | $100,000 |
6/8/2020 | MST Manufacturing | Acquiring machinery, materials and personnel for new product line | $30,000 |
6/16/2020 | Duracoatings | Addition of facilities, equipment and machinery to expand product line into aerospace industry | $100,000 |
6/16/2020 | ASC, Inc. | Purchase and installation of new machinery at facility | $100,000 |
6/17/2020 | Parrish | Creation of new product line | $100,000 |
6/23/2020 | Gemini Industries Inc. | Reconfiguration of manufacturing plant to begin production of hand sanitizer | $50,000 |
7/8/2020 | Ahrberg Milling of Cushing | Addition of new pellet mill at Oklahoma Facility | $100,000 |
7/10/2020 | Factory Direct | Purchase and installation of new equipment | $75,000 |
7/16/2020 | Midwest Cooling Towers | Addition of new equipment to add capacity and diversify to a new market | $100,000 |
8/7/2020 | Cosmetic Speciality Labs | Purchase and installation of new equipment for new hand sanitizer production line | $100,000 |
8/14/2020 | Discovery Plastics | Installation of new machinery | $26,075 |
8/17/2020 | Mint Turbines | Purchase of new machinery | $150,000 |
8/17/2020 | Cosmetic Specialty Labs | Purchase and installation of new equipment for new hand sanitizer production line | $30,000 |
8/19/2020 | Oklahoma Custom Coating, LLC | Purchase and installation of new equipment | $100,000 |
8/20/2020 | MST Manufacturing | Acquiring machinery, materials and personnel for new product line | $100,000 |
8/24/2020 | Rapid Application Group | Purchase and installation of new equipment to produce PPE | $20,000 |
8/26/2020 | Oklahoma Custom Coating | Purchase and installation of new equipment | $50,000 |
8/26/2020 | Midwest Cooling Towers | Addition of new equipment to add capacity and diversify to a new market | $50,000 |
8/28/2020 | Ahrberg Milling of Cushing | Addition of new pellet mill at Oklahoma Facility | $50,000 |
9/4/2020 | No Man’s Land Foods | Conversion of building into manufacturing plant | $150,000 |
9/11/2020 | Park Dental Research Corp | Acquisition of materials and personnel to launch a new product line | $110,000 |
9/15/2020 | Ferra Aerospace | Purchase and installation of new machinery for expansion of aircraft parts production capabilities | $150,000 |
9/17/2020 | ASC, Inc. | Purchase and installation of new machinery at facility | $50,000 |
9/17/2020 | Newell Coach | Addition of new facilities and new equipment at Oklahoma Facility | $100,000 |
9/30/2020 | Immuno-Mycologics, Inc. | Expansion of manufacturing capabilities to provide COVID-19 Testing capabilities | $100,000 |
10/6/2020 | Duracoatings Holdings, LLC | Addition of facilities, equipment and machinery to expand product line into aerospace industry | $50,000 |
10/9/2020 | Simergent, LLC | Purchase and installation of equipment to reshore the manufacturing of medical devices | $150,000 |
10/19/2020 | Newell Coach Corporation | Addition of new facilities and new equipment at Oklahoma Facility | $50,000 |
10/19/2020 | OGI Process Equipment | Hiring and training of personnel to standardize, streamline and automate product line fabrication | $150,000 |
10/26/2020 | Southern Machine Works, Inc. | Replacement of systems and software and enhanced training programs | $100,000 |
10/26/2020 | Pelco Structural, LLC | Upgrading and retooling equipment | $150,000 |
10/30/2020 | Factory Direct, Inc. | Purchase and installation of new equipment | $25,000 |
11/3/2020 | Immuno-Mycologics, Inc. | Expansion of manufacturing capabilities to provide COVID-19 Testing capabilities | $50,000 |
11/4/2020 | Access Optics, LLC | Purchase and upgrade of new machinery and upgrade of manufacturing technology | $150,000 |
11/5/2020 | PMI Holdco, LLC (dba Parks Manufacturing, LLC) | Purchase and installation of new equipment to establish new product line | $130,000 |
12/20/2020 | PAS MRO | Construction or acquisition of a facility in the Bristow area | $200,000 |
2021 Quick Action Closing Fund Payments
Date | Company | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
2/25/2021 | Prairie Surf Media LLC | Renovation of the former Cox Convention Center to include two soundstages for film and television production activities | $250,000 |
3/18/2021 | Gemini Industries Inc. | Reconfiguration of manufacturing plant to produce FDA approved hand sanitizer for the COVID-19 response | $22,000 |
4/14/2021 | CSR Worldwide OK Inc. | Support the expansion of operations into Oklahoma to reprocess and recycle plastics involved in the chicken processing industry | $500,000 |
8/4/2021 | Costco | Used to pay for employee payroll and equipment expenses related to their new contact center | $1,000,000 |
11/15/2021 | TAT Technologies | Used to support the relocation of the LIMCO Heat exchanger division and development of a Global Research and Development Center to Oklahoma | $1,200,000 |
2022 Quick Action Closing Fund Payments
Date | Company | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
2/16/2022 | LIMCO | Renovation of Oklahoma facility and purchase of additional real property for the Oklahoma project | $500,000 |
6/8/2022 | TAT Technologies - LIMCO | Renovation of Oklahoma facility and purchase of additional real property for the Oklahoma project | $1,000,000 |
6/28/2022 | Hill Manufacturing | Renovation of Oklahoma facility and purchase of additional real property for the Oklahoma project | $150,000 |
9/6/2022 | Fayman Group | Renovation of Madill, Oklahoma facility | $1,300,000 |
Rural Economic Action Plan
The Oklahoma Legislature has appropriated funding for small, rural communities with populations under 7,000 called the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP). According to state legislation, the funds related to REAP projects are distributed through the 11 Regional Councils of Government in the state.
Rx For Oklahoma Prescription Assistance Program
HB 1853, the Rx for Oklahoma Act, was passed by the Oklahoma State Legislature in 2005. Rx for Oklahoma assists uninsured or underinsured Oklahomans in obtaining medications through pharmaceutical assistance programs.
Section 3
The Section 3 program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent possible, provide training, employment, contracting and other economic opportunities to low-and very low- income persons, especially recipients of government assistance for housing, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities to low and very low-income persons. In August of 2015, HUD launched the Section 3 Performance Evaluation and Registration System (SPEARS) to capture data reported from Section 3 contractors. Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 135.90, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Community Development Division (ODOC/CD) has submitted the following reports to HUD.
Community Development Block Grants - Disaster Recovery
Small Business Incubator Certification Program
In 1988, the Oklahoma Legislature passed the Oklahoma Small Business Incubators Incentives Act, which enables the tenants of a certified incubator facility to be exempt from state tax liability on income earned as a result of occupancy for up to five years.
US Department Of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program, Program Year 2022 Proposed Oklahoma State Plan
Annually, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce submits a State Plan to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding the implementation of the Oklahoma Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program.
January 6 through January 19, 2022, the 2022 State Plan (Program Year April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023), will be made available on this page for public review and comment. A public meeting will be held on January 19, 2022.
Written comments concerning the draft plan may be submitted until January 19, 2022. Questions and comments can be addressed by email to linda.goode@okcommerce.gov or in writing at:
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Attn: Community Development – Weatherization Assistance Program
900 N. Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
More information about the Weatherization program can be found on the Department of Energy website.
US Department Of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program, Program Year 2023 Proposed Oklahoma State Plan
Annually, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce submits a State Plan to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding the implementation of the Oklahoma Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program.
January 9 through January 24, 2023, the 2023 State Plan (Program Year April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024), will be made available on the Oklahoma Department of Commerce website for public review and comment.
Written comments concerning the draft plan may be submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Community Development, 900 N. Stiles Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73104, or by email to Linda Goode. Comments received after 5 p.m., January 24, 2023 will not be accepted.
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Attn: Community Development – Weatherization Assistance Program
900 N. Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
More information about the Weatherization program can be found on the Department of Energy website.
US Department of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program, Bipartisian Infrastructure Law Funding, Program Year 2022 Proposed Oklahoma State Plan
On November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), was signed into law. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (ODOC) will receive $42,330,032 in weatherization BIL funding, in addition to its regular annual allocation. The funding will be awarded incrementally over a period of 5 years based on Oklahoma’s program demonstrating progress in meeting expenditures goals, production targets and reporting requirement compliance.
ODOC will be required to submit a State Plan to the US Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the program implementation plan of the weatherization BIL funding and is seeking public input on the development of the plan. From August 24 until the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on September 7, 2022, the WAPBIL State Plan is available below for public review and comment.
Written comments concerning the draft plan may be submitted until September 7, 2022. Questions and comments can be addressed by email to linda.goode@okcommerce.gov or in writing at:
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Attn: Community Development – Weatherization Assistance Program
900 N. Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce will hold an in-person and virtual public hearing via Zoom on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. to provide a brief overview of the Plan and to receive comments.
In Person
- Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies
605 Centennial Blvd.
Edmond, OK 73013
- Please join the meeting through an electronic device by clicking on the following link https://okcommerce.zoom.us/j/99710115672 or entering this meeting ID through a Zoom app: +997 1011 5672
- Alternatively, the meeting may also be joined via phone by calling:
1-312-626-6799
More information about the Weatherization program can be found on the Department of Energy website.
