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Bill would let radio/TV storm chasers speed, pass through red lights

Summary by Tulsa World

Senate Bill 158 would give certified storm trackers who work for radio and television stations permission to drive in the same manner as emergency responders during severe weather events.

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oklahomavoice.com

Storm chasers concerned about potential Oklahoma ‘tracker’ bill as chasing grows in popularity

Storm chasers watch rotating clouds hovering over in May 2024 in Gove and Ness counties in western Kansas. (Photo by AJ Dome/ For Kansas Reflector)OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS — Weather enthusiasts across the Plains are concerned about a proposed Oklahoma bill that they fear could empower some storm chasers over others. Oklahoma Rep. Scott Fetgatter introduced House Bill 2426 last month to create a special license that would allow personnel from legacy…

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Kansas Reflector

Storm chasers concerned about potential Oklahoma ‘tracker’ bill as chasing grows in popularity • Kansas Reflector

Weather enthusiasts across the Plains are concerned about a proposed Oklahoma bill that they fear could empower some storm chasers over others.

1 day ago

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Tulsa World

Bill would let radio/TV storm chasers speed, pass through red lights

Senate Bill 158 would give certified storm trackers who work for radio and television stations permission to drive in the same manner as emergency responders during severe weather events.

2 days ago·Tulsa, United States

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muskogeepolitico.com

Storm chasing license bill advances through Senate committee

Both legislative bills seeking to create a professional storm chasing license and extend certain 'first responder' privileges have now passed their first committee votes (the House version, HB 2426, passed in committee on Feb. 4th, and advanced to another committee). It's extremely unpopular among the storm chasing community, as they feel - among other things - that it's one step toward regulating all storm chasing activities (and puts the gover…

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