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OK HB1931

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

James Lockhart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and environmental agencies to develop a strategic plan for improving water quality in Lake Wister and its watershed.

  • Strategic plan must include identification of pollution sources, pollutant load reduction goals, compliance schedules, and industry-specific reduction strategies.

  • Plan must address pollution reduction efforts including floating wetlands, rip rap structures, and poultry litter subsurfacer machines for watershed property owners.

  • Requires annual progress reports submitted to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House with updates to the original strategy.

  • Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Waters and water rights; requiring the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to develop a strategic plan for the Lake Wister watershed; emergency.

Natural Resources

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Agriculture, Wildlife and Environment

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Wildlife & Environment2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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