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OK HB1543
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kenton Patzkowsky
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to enter into contracts, agreements, and execute instruments necessary for its powers, including creating shared positions with districts, administering statewide programs, and exploring funding sources for conservation programs and pilot projects
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Adds "tribal" throughout the statute to enable cooperation with tribes on agreements, donations, grants, and coordination of conservation programs alongside federal, state, and local entities
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Eliminates the Conservation District Consolidation Fund, which previously provided financial assistance to conservation districts that chose to consolidate
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Updates terminology and renumbers provisions throughout Section 3-2-106 of Title 27A
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Effective date: November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Oklahoma Conservation Commission; expanding powers and duties of the Commission; effective date.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary of State
5/29/2025