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OK HCR1015

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bryce Marlatt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 16, 2016, as "Water Appreciation Day" at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

  • Recognizes the importance of water interests to Oklahoma and urges citizens to respect the value and significance of water resources in the state.

  • Acknowledges Oklahoma's water resources including 1,400 square miles of lakes and ponds, 320 million acre-feet stored in major aquifers, and 167,000 miles of rivers and streams.

  • References the 2012 Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan and the Water for 2060 Act (HB 3055), which made Oklahoma the first state to establish a statewide goal of consuming no more fresh water in 2060 than in 2012.

  • Directs distribution of the resolution to the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for dissemination to state environmental agencies and organizations participating in Water Appreciation Day.

Legislative Description

Concurrent Resolution designating February 16, 2016, Water Appreciation Day at the State Capitol; directing distribution.

Last Action

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

2/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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