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OK HB1588

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Hardin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Spring Creek Watershed Study Act" directing the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to develop a comprehensive water quality plan for the Spring Creek watershed in Cherokee, Delaware, and Mayes counties in Northeast Oklahoma

  • Requires the Commission to publish an electronic report of findings by June 1, 2026, with authority to update findings as conditions change

  • Authorizes the Commission to contract with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and to accept grants and gifts from public and private sources

  • Establishes the "Spring Creek Watershed Study Cash Fund Revolving Fund" in the State Treasury as a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations

  • Effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Conservation Commission; creating the Spring Creek Watershed Study Act; effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/11/2025

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/10/2025
Energy4/1/2025
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee2/11/2025
Appropriations and Budget2/10/2025
Rules2/4/2025

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