Press Release
May 30, 2024
Contact: Jessica Brogdon
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0780
jessica.brogdon@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org
Bill Establishing Revolving Fund for Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture Passes House and Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill that establishes a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture (OKPOP) in downtown Tulsa passed the Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday and the Oklahoma House on Thursday. Senate Bill 1155 establishes a fund to hold $18 million set aside by lawmakers last session until matching funds are raised.
“We are thankful for the legislators who helped get this bill passed so we can access the money previously appropriated for this world-class museum,” said Jake Krumwiede, director of OKPOP. “This legislation is necessary to put us on a path to completing the museum.”
The bill now goes to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. If signed, the bill will take effect on July 1.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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