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OK HB1392
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Paul Roan
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AI Summary
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Amends 82 O.S. 2001, Section 1020.2 regarding groundwater law and public policy on groundwater utilization.
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Clarifies that the Oklahoma Groundwater Law exemption for water trapped in producing mines does not apply if the water originates from a sensitive sole-source groundwater basin or subbasin.
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Maintains existing exemption for salt water associated with oil and gas exploration and production from groundwater regulations.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.
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