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HB 1543OKLAHOMASession 2026State BillBecame law over the governor's veto
Enacted

Oklahoma expands Conservation Commission contracting powers and removes consolidation fund

Original title: Oklahoma Conservation Commission; expanding powers and duties of the Commission; effective date.

Last action · May 29, 2025: Filed with Secretary of State

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What This Bill Does

Oklahoma expands the powers of the Conservation Commission to enter into contracts, execute instruments, and collaborate with tribal nations starting November 1, 2025. The legislation also eliminates the Conservation District Consolidation Fund and updates statutory provisions regarding Commission duties.

Why it matters

The measure alters how the state conservation agency manages administrative agreements and funding mechanisms, affecting local conservation districts and tribal coordination across Oklahoma.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Oklahoma Conservation Commission

The Commission gains explicit authority to enter into contracts, coordinate with tribes, and carry out administrative duties while losing the Conservation District Consolidation Fund.

Directly affected

Conservation Districts

Districts are subject to updated Commission rules, accounting procedures, and cooperative agreements.

Directly affected

Tribal Agencies

Tribal entities are explicitly included in cooperative agreements, grant acceptances, and resource management coordination with the Commission.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new contracting abilities does the Conservation Commission receive?
The Commission is authorized to enter into contracts and execute instruments necessary for creating shared positions, administering statewide programs with districts, and exploring funding sources for conservation programs and pilot projects.
What fund was removed by this legislation?
The legislation removes the ability of the Commission to establish and maintain a Conservation District Consolidation Fund.
When does this act take effect?
The act becomes effective on November 1, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law over the governor's veto.

Procedural history

30 actions
  1. May 29, 2025House
    Filed with Secretary of State
  2. May 29, 2025Senate
    Measure returned to House
  3. May 29, 2025Senate
    Veto overridden: Ayes: 32 Nays: 13
  4. May 29, 2025Senate
    Veto override failed: Ayes: 30 Nays: 15
  5. May 29, 2025House
    To Senate
  6. May 29, 2025House
    Veto overridden: Ayes: 70 Nays: 10
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  1. May 13, 2025House
    Vetoed 05/13/2025
  2. May 7, 2025House
    Sent to Governor
  3. May 7, 2025Senate
    Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
  4. May 7, 2025House
    Enrolled, signed, to Senate
  5. May 6, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for enrollment
  6. May 6, 2025Senate
    Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
  7. May 6, 2025SenateFloor
    Measure passed: Ayes: 31 Nays: 15
  8. May 6, 2025Senate
    General Order, Considered
  9. Apr 29, 2025Senate
    Remove as author Senator Green; authored by Senator Woods
  10. Apr 22, 2025Senate
    Placed on General Order
  11. Apr 17, 2025SenateFloor
    Reported Do Pass Energy committee; CR filed
  12. Apr 1, 2025SenateCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Energy
  13. Mar 17, 2025SenateIntroduced
    First Reading
  14. Mar 17, 2025House
    Engrossed, signed, to Senate
  15. Mar 13, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for engrossment
  16. Mar 13, 2025HouseFloor
    Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 76 Nays: 11
  17. Mar 13, 2025House
    General Order
  18. Mar 5, 2025House
    Authored by Senator Green (principal Senate author)
  19. Mar 5, 2025HouseFloor
    CR; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Committee
  20. Feb 10, 2025HouseFloor
    Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee
  21. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee
  22. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
  23. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Patzkowsky
  24. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

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Lobbying Activity

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Expansion of Tribal Integration in State Conservation

The amendments systematically incorporate tribal agencies alongside federal and state entities for agreements, grants, and program reviews.

Oklahoma Conservation Commission

Connected Entities

Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, Woods, State Auditor and Inspector and 4 more
OrganizationNatural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture“Federal agency cooperating with the Commission.”Map →
PersonWoods“Senate author of the bill.”Map →
OrganizationState Auditor and Inspector“Assists the Commission in establishing accounting procedures.”Map →
OrganizationOklahoma Department of Commerce“Recognizes substate planning districts.”Map →
OrganizationOklahoma Conservation Commission“State agency whose powers and duties are expanded by the act.”Map →
PersonPatzkowsky“House author of the bill.”Map →
OrganizationOffice of the Secretary of the Energy and Environment“Directs the state's nonpoint source water quality monitoring strategy.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.oklegislature.gov

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  • Controversy10
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