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OK SB3

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Fields

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Impounded water originating from any natural source would be considered the private property right of the landowner and not subject to eminent domain
  • The bill creates exceptions to existing Oklahoma statutes (Section 60 of Title 60 and Section 105.2 of Title 82) that currently govern water rights
  • The landowner's private property right applies only if the impoundment does not impair water rights or property of adjacent landowners
  • The bill would be codified in two locations: Section 60.1 of Title 60 and Section 105.2A of Title 82 of the Oklahoma Statutes
  • Contains an emergency clause, making the law effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Ownership of impounded water; creating private right of landowner. Emergency.

Property

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Energy

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Energy2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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