HB1552

Agriculture; burn bans; declaring extreme fire danger; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1552 amends burning regulations to declare extreme fire danger and implement burn bans.

Oklahoma HB1552 modifies the conditions under which a county can declare extreme fire danger and implement burn bans. It specifies that a majority of the board of county commissioners can declare a burn ban if certain conditions are met, such as significant drought, low precipitation, and high fire occurrence. The bill also outlines the requirements for agricultural producers to conduct prescribed burns, including submitting a burn plan and notifying relevant authorities.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Patzkowsky