HB2898

Oklahoma Corporation Commission; prohibiting the construction of certain facilities within certain distance of primary residences; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2898 prohibits construction of commercial pits, soil farming operations, and recycling facilities within 500 feet of primary residences.

Oklahoma HB2898 introduces a new law prohibiting the construction, establishment, or operation of commercial pits, commercial soil farming operations, or commercial recycling facilities within 500 feet of a primary residence. The setback distance is measured in a straight line from the nearest point of the proposed or existing commercial operation to the nearest point of the primary residence. This law aims to protect residential areas from the potential negative impacts of these commercial operations.

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Rules Committee
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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 Townley