Oklahoma § 74-7 - Maintenance of Governor's mansion
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-7 — Maintenance of Governor's mansion, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-7. Maintenance of Governor's mansion
The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is hereby authorized, at
the expense of the state, and within the limitations of the
appropriation authorized below, to maintain in such manner as the
governor deems necessary and appropriate, the mansion provided for
his occupancy by the State of Oklahoma and to pay all expenses
connected with said occupancy. Such expenses shall include food,
entertainment and such other expenditures as would be necessary and
proper for the Governor, the family and the guests of the Governor
when the duties of the Office of Governor dictate such expenditures.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 74. State Government
The expense of the occupancy and upkeep of the Governor’s Mansion
shall be from funds appropriated annually by the Legislature from
the General Revenue Fund for such purposes. The funds shall be paid
monthly upon a claim approved by the Governor of Oklahoma. The
Governor shall deposit such funds in a separate account and shall
keep a separate record of all expenditures. At the end of the
fiscal year, the Governor shall submit an itemized report, or final
accounting, of such expenditures to the State Auditor and Inspector.
Such report shall be a public record and shall be made available for
inspection upon demand.
Added by Laws 1929, c. 272, p. 395, § 1, emerg. eff. June 13, 1929.
Amended by Laws 1983, c. 334, § 7, emerg. eff. June 30, 1983; Laws
1992, c. 332, § 8, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 1999, c. 165, § 1, eff.
Nov. 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-7
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-7 cover?
Section 74-7 ("Maintenance of Governor's mansion") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 74-7?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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