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OK HB1815

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Grego

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 27A O.S. 2021, Section 3-1-103 to alphabetize statutory definitions in the Conservation District Act without changing their substance

  • Adds new authority for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to enter into contracts, create shared positions, administer statewide and local programs, and explore funding sources for conservation programs, practices, and pilot projects

  • Expands the Commission's ability to secure cooperation and accept donations, grants, and contributions from "other entities or individuals" in addition to federal and state agencies

  • Changes terminology from "substate" to "sub-state" planning districts and updates reference to "Secretary of Energy and Environment" rather than "the Environment"

  • Effective date is November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Conservation Commission; modifying powers and duties of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Energy

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy4/1/2025
Agriculture2/5/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/5/2025
Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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