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OK HB1589
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Todd Thomsen
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AI Summary
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Amends 82 O.S. 2001, Section 1020.2 to clarify that the Oklahoma Groundwater Law exemption for water in mines does not apply to water originating from sensitive sole-source groundwater basins or subbasins.
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Maintains existing exemptions from the Groundwater Law for salt water associated with oil and gas exploration, production, or recovery.
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Adds a condition that water trapped in producing mines is exempt from the Groundwater Law only if it does not originate from sensitive sole-source groundwater basins or subbasins.
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Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval, allowing the act to take effect immediately.
Legislative Description
Waters and water rights; providing an exception from groundwater law exemption for water in mines from certain areas; emergency.
Natural Resources
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Agriculture, Wildlife and Environment
2/8/2011