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OK HB1589

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Todd Thomsen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1589 Summary

  • Amends 82 O.S. 2001, Section 1020.2 to clarify exemptions from Oklahoma Groundwater Law regarding water use in mining operations.

  • Exempts salt water associated with oil and gas exploration, production, or recovery from groundwater law regulations.

  • Exempts water trapped in producing mines from groundwater law, unless the water originates from a sensitive sole-source groundwater basin or subbasin.

  • Declares an emergency clause, 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Wildlife & Environment2/8/2011

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