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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to state symbols; creating the Lucile Morehouse Pollinator Act; providing short title; 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 noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Lucile Morehouse Pollinator Act," designates several insects as official state symbols of Oklahoma, aiming to recognize their ecological importance. Specifically, it names the European honeybee as the state agricultural pollinator, the American bumblebee as the state native insect, the Carolina mantis as the state predator insect, and the rainbow scarab as the state soil conservation insect, with these designations to be codified in Oklahoma law and taking effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee (on 04/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb2065&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/SB2065%20HFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB2065%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB2065%20ENGR.PDF |
| 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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