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OK SB18

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Ellis

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends moratorium on sale or exportation of surface water and groundwater outside Oklahoma until January 1, 2012, or until completion of comprehensive scientific hydrological study of state water resources.

  • Prohibits state agencies, authorities, and officials from contracting for or selling water outside the state without specific legislative authorization.

  • Exempts pre-November 1, 2004 contracts with legislative approval (limited to 8 million gallons per month) and water contained in agricultural products, beverages, or manufactured goods.

  • Extends moratorium on state or tribal water compacts and intergovernmental agreements that would apportion water ownership or authorize water exportation outside Oklahoma.

  • Declares emergency, making bill effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Water sale or exportation; extending certain moratorium. Emergency.

Natural Resources

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Energy

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Energy2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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