HB1543

Oklahoma Conservation Commission; expanding powers and duties of the Commission; effective date.

Complete·5/29/25

Oklahoma HB1543 expands the powers and duties of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

Oklahoma HB1543 expands the powers and duties of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. The Commission is tasked with serving as the technical lead agency for nonpoint source pollution categories, administering cost-share programs, and planning watershed-based nonpoint source pollution control activities. It also assists conservation districts in obtaining legal services, requires annual reports for resource improvement, and coordinates with other state environmental agencies.

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  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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10 Nay

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18 Absent

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History

May 29, 2025

House

Veto overridden: Ayes: 70 Nays: 10

May 29, 2025

House

To Senate

May 29, 2025

Senate

Veto override failed: Ayes: 30 Nays: 15