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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to state symbols; designating the European honeybee as the state agricultural pollinator; designating the American bumblebee as the state native insect; designating the Carolina mantis as the state predator insect; designating the rainbow scarab as the state soil conservation insect; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill designates four insects as official state symbols of Oklahoma: the European honeybee as the state agricultural pollinator, recognizing its importance in farming; the American bumblebee as the state native insect, highlighting a local species; the Carolina mantis as the state predator insect, acknowledging its role in controlling other insects; and the rainbow scarab as the state soil conservation insect, emphasizing its contribution to soil health. These designations will be codified in Oklahoma Statutes and will take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Floor SB2065 (2-24-26) (BULLARD) FA1 - SB2065 (2-24-26) (BULLARD) FA1 (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb2065&Session=2600 |
| SB2065 (2-24-26) (BULLARD) FA1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB2065%20(2-24-26)%20(BULLARD)%20FA1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB2065%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB2065%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB2065%20INT.PDF |
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