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OK HB2096

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Annie Menz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the reauthorization date for the Oklahoma Wildlife Diversity Program income tax checkoff from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026
  • Oklahoma Tax Commission must include a donation option on individual and corporate income tax return forms allowing taxpayers to donate from their refund to benefit the Oklahoma Wildlife Diversity Program
  • Donations are deposited into the Wildlife Diversity Fund, a revolving fund managed by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission for preserving, protecting, and enhancing nongame wildlife
  • Taxpayers who donate in error may file a claim for refund within 3 years from the tax return due date
  • Act becomes effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Wildlife habitat development; exempting land in program from eminent domain; requiring projects be complete at landowner's expense; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Revenue and Taxation

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation4/14/2025
Agriculture and Wildlife4/1/2025
Wildlife2/4/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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