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OK SB711

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Derby

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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Withdrawn from Calendar; rereferred to General Government Committee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

Committee Referrals

General Government4/22/2013
General Government2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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