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OK HB1543

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenton Patzkowsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Eliminates the Conservation District Consolidation Fund, which previously provided financial assistance to conservation districts that chose to consolidate

  • Updates terminology and renumbers provisions throughout Section 3-2-106 of Title 27A

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Energy4/1/2025
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee2/4/2025
Appropriations and Budget2/4/2025

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