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OK HB2970

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Rosecrants

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 25 O.S. 2021, Section 98.6 to change Oklahoma's state fossil from Saurophaganax Maximus to Sauroposeidon proteles

  • Sauroposeidon proteles is an Early Cretaceous sauropod dinosaur, among the tallest ever discovered, with fossils found in Atoka County, Southeast Oklahoma in 1994

  • Replaces previous description of Saurophaganax Maximus as "greatest king of reptile eaters" with new language highlighting Sauroposeidon's significance to paleontological research

  • Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Oversight recommended "Do Pass" on 03/03/2026

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Tourism2/3/2026
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/3/2026

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