HB2970

Definitions and general provisions; state fossil; Sauroposeidon proteles; descriptions; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/30/26

Oklahoma HB2970 designates the Maximus Sauroposeidon proteles as the state fossil of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma HB2970 amends the state fossil designation in Oklahoma law to recognize the Maximus Sauroposeidon proteles as the state fossil. This dinosaur, known as the "greatest king of reptile eaters," is unique to Oklahoma and is described as surpassing the Tyrannosaurus rex as the greatest predator in Earth's history. The bill modifies the existing state fossil provisions and sets an effective date for the change.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 67–28 · Mar 30
Current
Retirement and Government Resources Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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28 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

3:00 PM

House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Hearing

Feb 12

9:30 AM

House Tourism Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Dollens

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Retirement and Government Resources

Mar 30

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate