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OK SB16

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Enns

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Section 60.1 of Title 60 and Section 105.2A of Title 82 of the Oklahoma Statutes to establish that impounded water from natural sources is private property of the landowner.

  • Exempts impounded water from eminent domain seizure, notwithstanding existing provisions in Section 60 of Title 60 and Section 105.2 of Title 82.

  • Requires that impoundment cannot impair the water rights or property of adjacent landowners as a condition of the private property protection.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

coauthored by Enns (principal House author)

2/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy2/3/2015

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