'It's very important for research': Storm Chaser House Bill paused

Storm chasing license bill stalls in Legislature

Lawmakers tabled a bill creating an optional license for “professional” storm chasers for this session, but plan to study the topic more in the Oklahoma Legislature’s interim.

'It's very important for research': Storm Chaser House Bill paused

House Bill 2426, giving privilege to TV news and college storm chasers, was put on hold for further research on April 10. State leaders said there have been concerns from all sides.2 News Oklahoma's Michael Seger expressed concerns about the bill and suggested what should be researched. Seger is no stranger to chasing severe weather; he has done so for 20 years."For research purposes and even for media purposes, it's very important," said Seger.…

Controversial Oklahoma storm chasing license bill stalls, but lawmakers plan future study • Oklahoma Voice

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, announced he will put his bill creating an optional license for some storm chasers on hold while he looks into the subject more after session. (Photo by Emma Murphy/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Lawmakers tabled a bill creating an optional license for “professional” storm chasers for this session, but plan to study the topic more in the Oklahoma Legislature’s interim.  House Bill 2426 would allow some chasers t…

State lawmakers to further study storm chasing licensing bill

State lawmakers announced they will further study a storm chasing licensing bill before advancing it.

Legislators table storm-chaser licensing bill for further study

A bill to license Oklahoma storm chasers is on hold as lawmakers plan an interim study to address safety and road access concerns. The post Legislators table storm-chaser licensing bill for further study first appeared on The Journal Record.

Fetgatter to Further Study Storm Chasing Licensing Bill

Fetgatter to Further Study Storm Chasing Licensing Bill OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today announced he has decided to take a deeper dive into the issue of storm chasing in Oklahoma before advancing House Bill 2426. He said Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, will be holding an interim study on the legislation that would allow professional storm chasers to obtain state licensing giving them special accommodations while tracking…