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OK SB1326

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Brian Crain

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares public policy to implement 13 Regional Water Planning Groups (RWPGs) as recommended by the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan.

  • Each RWPG shall consist of 5 citizens appointed by the Governor for 6-year terms, with vacancies filled within 60 days.

  • Governor shall strive to appoint representatives with diverse stakeholder interests reflecting water resource needs, environmental concerns, and economic interests within each region.

  • RWPGs shall advise the Oklahoma Water Resources Board on water resource matters but have no permitting or administrative functions.

  • Oklahoma Water Resources Board authorized to promulgate rules to create RWPGs and may make legislative recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.

Legislative Description

Regional Water Planning Groups; authorizing OK Water Resources Board to create. Emergency.

Natural Resources

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Energy Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Energy2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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