HB2162

Environment and natural resources; Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act; Terry Peach Water Restoration Act; purpose; revolving fund; effective date.

Failed·5/30/25

Establishes the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act to manage harmful woody species in Oklahoma's North Canadian Watershed.

The bill establishes the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act to manage and eradicate harmful woody species in the North Canadian Watershed. It creates a pilot program administered by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, utilizing funds from the North Canadian Watershed Water Restoration Revolving Fund. The program aims to remove species like Eastern Redcedar and salt cedar through prescribed burns, biological controls, and mechanical removal. It also mandates a study comparing a controlled watershed with one without species control. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

43 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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History

May 30, 2025

House

Died in conference

May 15, 2025

House

HC's named: Conference Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

May 15, 2025

Senate

Conference granted, GCCA