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OK HB2552
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Eric Proctor
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies, officials, and political subdivisions from contracting to sell or export surface water or groundwater outside Oklahoma without specific legislative consent and voter approval through a legislative referendum.
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Requires that any water export be authorized by legislation ordering a legislative referendum, which must be approved by a majority of voters at the next general or special election before the contract becomes effective.
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Exempts water in agricultural crops, animal and dairy products, beverages, and processed or manufactured products from the prohibition.
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Excludes pre-existing contracts executed before the bill's effective date that received prior legislative approval and do not exceed 8 million gallons per month.
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Declares an emergency clause, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Waters and water rights; prohibiting certain contracts for or sale or exportation of water outside of the state without certain approval; emergency.
Natural Resources
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Agriculture, Wildlife and Environment
2/7/2012