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OK HB1395
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Paul Roan
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 5-year moratorium on sale or exportation of surface water and groundwater outside Oklahoma, beginning on the effective date of the act.
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Prohibits state agencies, officials, and political subdivisions from contracting to sell or export surface water or groundwater outside the state without specific legislative consent.
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Exempts contracts for water sales executed before the effective date that had prior legislative approval or were executed under existing law, provided exports do not exceed 8 million gallons per month.
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Excludes water contained in agricultural crops, animal and dairy products, beverages, and processed or manufactured products from the moratorium.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Waters and water rights; surface water and groundwater; clarifying language; effective date.
Natural Resources
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/8/2011