HB1728

Invasive cedar; creating the Salt Cedar Eradication Act; defining terms; creating certain program; rules; report; effective date; emergency.

Chamber Passed·2/27/25

Oklahoma HB1728 establishes a program to eradicate invasive salt cedar in Beckham and Jackson counties.

Oklahoma HB1728 creates the Salt Cedar Eradication Act, which aims to manage and eradicate invasive salt cedar species in Beckham and Jackson counties. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) will oversee the program, in collaboration with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The act includes developing science-based eradication strategies, providing technical and financial assistance to landowners, and monitoring the effectiveness of eradication efforts.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 42–0 · Feb 27, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

42 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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History

May 6

House

SA's rejected, conference requested, naming GCCA

May 6

Senate

Conference granted, SCs named Murdock, Pederson, Green, Kern, Woods, Hicks

May 28, 2025

House

CCR submitted; conferees unable to agree