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OK HCR1044

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2010

Primary Sponsor

Chris Benge

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 9, 2010, as "Water Appreciation Day" at the Oklahoma State Capitol
  • Oklahoma has 1,400 square miles of water in lakes and ponds, 320 million acre-feet of water in major aquifers, and 167,000 miles of rivers and streams
  • The Oklahoma Water Resources Board Financial Assistance Programs exceeded $2 billion in approved loans and grants to Oklahoma communities and water systems
  • The state leveraged $62 million in 2009 federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus funds for 55 water and wastewater projects, resulting in over $158 million in interest rate savings
  • Directs distribution of the resolution to the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for participating organizations

Legislative Description

Designating February 9, 2010, Water Appreciation Day at the State Capitol.

Special Dates and Symbols

Last Action

First Reading

2/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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