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OK SB263
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Water Restoration Act to apply statewide to all watersheds in Oklahoma, not just the North Canadian Watershed
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Adds three harmful woody species to the removal program: redberry juniper, ashe juniper, and honey mesquite, in addition to existing species like Eastern Redcedar and salt cedar
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Increases required active project areas from two to three, adding the North Fork Red River into Lugert-Altus Reservoir alongside the existing Canton Lake and Lake Overholser sites
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Allows cost-sharing with not-for-profit organizations in addition to landowners and governmental entities for eradication efforts using prescribed burns, mechanical removal, biological controls, or herbicides
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Renames the associated revolving fund to the "Water Restoration Revolving Fund" and expands its use to watersheds throughout the state, effective November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Invasive species; expanding provisions of the Terry Peach Water Restoration Act. Effective date.
Last Action
Died in conference
5/30/2025