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OK HB1728
OK HB1728Invasive cedar; creating the Salt Cedar Eradication Act; defining terms; creating certain program; rules; report; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to invasive Salt Cedars; creating the Salt Cedar Eradication Act; defining terms; creating certain program; directing the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to oversee and implement the program along with cooperation from certain state agencies; authorizing the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to utilize certain funds; stating purpose of program; listing certain duties; authorizing the promulgation of rules and procedures; requiring certain annual report; creating the Salt Cedar Eradication Revolving Fund; providing for content of fund; providing for deposits and expenditures; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. AMENDMENT NO. 1. , strike the title AMENDMENT NO. 2. , line 6, insert after the word “Upper” and before the word “Red”, the words “North Fork of the” AMENDMENT NO. 3. , lines 13-14, insert after the word “Upper” on line 13, and before the word “Red” on line 14, the words “North Fork of the” AMENDMENT NO. 4. , line 21, insert after the word “Upper” and before the word “Red”, the words “North Fork of the” AMENDMENT NO. 5. , line 6, insert after the word “Upper” and before the word “Red”, the words “North Fork of the” AMENDMENT NO. 6. , line 18, insert after the word “Upper” and before the word “Red”, the words “North Fork of the” Passed the Senate the 8th day of May, 2025. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1728 By: Moore, Archer and Menz of the House and Murdock of the Senate An Act relating to invasive Salt Cedars; creating the Salt Cedar Eradication Act; defining terms; creating certain program; directing the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to oversee and implement the program along with cooperation from certain state agencies; authorizing the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to utilize certain funds; stating purpose of program; listing certain duties; authorizing the promulgation of rules and procedures; requiring certain annual report; creating the Salt Cedar Eradication Revolving Fund; providing for content of fund; providing for deposits and expenditures; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Salt Cedar Eradication Act, which establishes a comprehensive program to control and eradicate invasive Salt Cedar (Tamarix) species in Oklahoma counties within the Upper North Fork of the Red River Basin. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission will administer the program in collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The program's goals include conducting surveys to identify Salt Cedar infestations, developing science-based eradication strategies such as mechanical removal, chemical treatments, and biological controls, and providing technical and financial assistance to eligible landowners (including private, tribal, and public landowners). A new Salt Cedar Eradication Revolving Fund will be created to support the program, with funding sources including appropriations, federal grants, municipal and private contributions, and other designated funds. The Commission is required to submit an annual report to key state leadership detailing the progress of eradication efforts, expenditures, and recommendations for continued management. The bill includes an emergency clause and is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the urgent need to address the ecological and water resource challenges posed by invasive Salt Cedar species in the specified region.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
CCR submitted; conferees unable to agree (on 05/28/2025)
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