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OK SB41
Bill
Status
2/27/2013
Primary Sponsor
Harry Coates
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Mandates the Strategy define standards for critical wetlands and measures to protect property rights of landowners affected by state-managed wetlands
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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