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OK HB2552

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Eric Proctor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Exempts water in agricultural crops, animal and dairy products, beverages, and processed or manufactured products from the prohibition.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Wildlife & Environment2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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