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OK SB940

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Darcy Jech

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma Conservation Commission must implement a statewide plan for control, removal, and eradication of harmful woody species on state-owned, leased, or operated land

  • Seven state agencies must submit a comprehensive inventory and eradication plan to the Commission by January 1, 2026, including the Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Conservation, Corrections, Tourism and Recreation, Transportation, Land Office, and Turnpike Authority

  • Annual progress reports required from participating agencies to the Legislature by November 1, 2026, and each subsequent November 1

  • "Harmful woody species" defined as rapidly encroaching trees or shrubs causing environmental or economic harm, specifically including Eastern Redcedar, Rocky Mountain juniper, oneseed juniper, and salt cedar

  • Effective date of July 1, 2025, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Harmful woody species; requiring certain report to be compiled and submitted to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2025

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/1/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight4/1/2025
Agriculture and Wildlife2/4/2025

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