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OK HB2970
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Rosecrants
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AI Summary
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Amends 25 O.S. 2021, Section 98.6 to change Oklahoma's state fossil from Saurophaganax Maximus to Sauroposeidon proteles
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Sauroposeidon proteles is an Early Cretaceous sauropod dinosaur, among the tallest ever discovered, with fossils found in Atoka County, Southeast Oklahoma in 1994
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Replaces previous description of Saurophaganax Maximus as "greatest king of reptile eaters" with new language highlighting Sauroposeidon's significance to paleontological research
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Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Oversight recommended "Do Pass" on 03/03/2026
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Definitions and general provisions; state fossil; Sauroposeidon proteles; descriptions; effective date.
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
3/3/2026