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OK HB2896

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

John George

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new lifetime fishing and hunting licenses for nonresidents who own at least 160 acres of land in Oklahoma for at least one year and have paid property taxes on it
  • Sets nonresident lifetime license fees at $3,000 for fishing only and $7,500 for combination hunting and fishing, with senior rates (65+) of $200 and $400 respectively
  • Nonresident lifetime licenses extend to the licensee's spouse and children under 18 years of age
  • Property must be owned directly by the nonresident individual, not through a trust, business entity, or multiple owners (joint tenants with survivorship excepted)
  • Effective date of July 1, 2025, with emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage

Legislative Description

Game and fish; lifetime licenses; nonresident property owners; license amount; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Murdock (principal Senate author)

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/17/2025
Wildlife2/13/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/13/2025
Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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