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OK SB711
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma municipal annexation law to create two exceptions where landowner consent is not required for annexation: when new developments on unincorporated land connect to municipal utilities, or when landowners apply to rezone their property to commercial or industrial use
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Municipalities must still obtain written consent from owners of at least a majority of acres for all other annexations, along with providing notice and public hearings
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Requires municipalities to prepare service extension plans for annexed territory covering water, sewer, fire protection, and law enforcement, with implementation within 120 months or the territory must be detached
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Protects agricultural land (5+ acres) annexed after July 1, 2003 from municipal ordinances restricting agricultural land use and construction, with exceptions for airport/spaceport/military installation proximity
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Declared an emergency measure to take effect immediately upon passage and approval; passed the Oklahoma Senate on March 13, 2013
Legislative Description
Municipal annexation; requiring consent exceptions for certain developments. Emergency.
Cities and Towns
Last Action
Withdrawn from Calendar; rereferred to General Government Committee
4/22/2013