OK HB3406

Amends the definition of "extreme fire danger" for county burn bans to allow declaration when either a National Weather Service red flag warning is issued OR at least three of six specified conditions are met (drought, limited precipitation forecast, high temperatures, elevated fire weather outlook, or predicted red flag criteria)

Reduces the maximum duration of county burn ban resolutions from 14 days to 8 days, though subsequent resolutions may be passed if extreme fire danger conditions persist

Removes the requirement for county commissioners to obtain documented concurrence from a majority of municipal and certified rural fire department chiefs before passing a burn ban resolution

Adds new triggering conditions for extreme fire danger including: Keetch-Byram Drought Index rating of 600 or higher, temperatures forecast at or above 100°F, and National Weather Service Fire Weather Outlook forecasting elevated or higher conditions

Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval; passed the House of Representatives on March 9, 2026