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OK HB1822

Bill

Status

Failed

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Wilk

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "invasive woody species" as tree or shrub species rapidly encroaching into adjoining lands likely to cause environmental or economic harm, specifically including Eastern Redcedar, Rocky Mountain juniper, oneseed juniper, and salt cedar.

  • Requires Oklahoma Department of Transportation to establish and implement a program for systematic identification, removal, and management of invasive woody species within rights-of-way under its jurisdiction.

  • Program must include surveys to identify invasive species presence and extent, development of a prioritized eradication plan, use of best management practices minimizing harm to native vegetation and soil erosion, monitoring to prevent reestablishment, and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Transportation; defining term; requiring Oklahoma Department of Transportation establish and implement certain program; effective date.

Last Action

Died in conference

5/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/7/2025
Aeronautics and Transportation4/1/2025
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee2/7/2025
Appropriations and Budget2/5/2025
Rules2/4/2025

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