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OK HB1910

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Arturo Alonso-Sandoval

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1910 Summary

  • Establishes the Urban Agriculture Cost Share Program administered by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to promote sustainable urban agricultural practices, improve food security, and enhance green spaces in Oklahoma's urban areas.

  • Defines eligible projects including community gardens, rooftop/vertical farming, greenhouses, rainwater harvesting systems, composting programs, urban apiaries, pollinator gardens, and livestock infrastructure within 5 miles of urban areas.

  • Requires applicants to submit project plans and enter into contracts with conservation districts detailing responsibilities, with applications approved or denied based on Commission criteria.

  • Expands the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Infrastructure Revolving Fund to provide funding for the program and requires the Commission to post annual statistical data on projects, expenditures, and community impacts to the agency website and state cabinet secretaries.

  • Takes effect November 1, 2025, with liability protections stating the state has no financial obligation for damages resulting from program provisions.

Legislative Description

Environment and natural resources; Urban Agriculture Cost Share Program; Conservation Commission; defining terms; program guidelines; revolving fund; administration of program; liability; effective date.

Last Action

Vetoed 05/07/2025

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/7/2025
Agriculture and Wildlife4/1/2025
Agriculture2/4/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/4/2025

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