OK HB2162

Renames the "Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act" to the "Terry Peach Water Restoration Act" and expands the program from a pilot focused on the North Canadian Watershed to a statewide program covering all Oklahoma watersheds

Expands the list of harmful woody species targeted for removal to include Redberry juniper, Ashe juniper, and honey mesquite, in addition to previously covered Eastern Redcedar, Rocky Mountain juniper, oneseed juniper, and salt cedar

Oklahoma Conservation Commission administers the program using cost-sharing with landowners and grants to conservation districts, rural fire departments, and prescribed burn associations for eradication methods including prescribed burns, mechanical removal, biological controls, and herbicide applications

Renames the revolving fund to "Water Restoration Revolving Fund" and expands its use from North Canadian Watershed activities to harmful woody species removal throughout the state, funded by appropriations, federal grants, municipal and private contributions

Effective date: November 1, 2025