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OK SB41

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

Harry Coates

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 27A O.S. 2011, Section 1-3-101 to expand the Oklahoma Conservation Commission's wetlands strategy jurisdiction to include wetlands managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the impact of such management upon surrounding lands

  • Amends 27A O.S. 2011, Section 3-2-108 to grant the Oklahoma Conservation Commission exclusive jurisdiction to prepare the state's Wetlands Management Strategy

  • Requires the Wetlands Management Strategy to address harmful impacts of wetlands managed by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation upon other lands, specifically including the Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area

  • Mandates the Strategy define standards for critical wetlands and measures to protect property rights of landowners affected by state-managed wetlands

  • Passed the Oklahoma Senate on February 26, 2013

Legislative Description

Environmental agency jurisdiction; modifying jurisdiction over certain wetlands. Effective date.

Natural Resources

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture and Wildlife Committee

3/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Wildlife3/20/2013
Utility and Environmental Regulation3/18/2013
Tourism and Wildlife2/5/2013

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