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OK SB1947

County roads and bridges; allowing for the designation and removal of designation of county roads as open range roads. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

county roads - domestic animals - exemption - open range road designation - construction - appeal - liability - codification - effective date

AI Summary

This bill amends Oklahoma law to allow county commissioners to designate certain public roads as "open range roads" where livestock are not required to be fenced out. The bill outlines the process for a property owner to petition for such a designation, including public notice and a hearing. It also allows county commissioners to remove the open range road designation through a similar petition process. The bill exempts property owners and livestock owners from liability for collisions between vehicles and livestock on designated open range roads. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Floor SB1947 (3-05-24) (ALVORD) RT FA2 - SB1947 (3-05-24) (ALVORD) RT FA2 (on 03/05/2024)

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