Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 R cosponsors

SB 263 — Invasive species; expanding provisions of the Terry Peach Water Restoration Act. Effective date.

Last action — Died in conference

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 07, 2025.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

99 added · 102 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 263 adds specific details about harmful woody species threatening the environment and economy, such as various types of junipers and honey mesquite. This change is important because it helps to clearly identify the invasive species that the legislation aims to address, ensuring that efforts to manage and control these species are targeted and effective. By naming these species, the bill can facilitate better conservation and restoration practices in the North Canadian Watershed, ultimately helping to protect local ecosystems.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
Murdock of the Senate and Dobrinski and Ranson of the House 9 [ invasive species - pilot program - cost-sharing - active project areas - Revolving Fund - effective date ] BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Murdock of the Senate and Dobrinski of the House 5 [ invasive species - pilot program - cost-sharing - active project areas - Revolving Fund - effective date ] 9 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SB263 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Harmful woody species include, but are not limited to, Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Redcedar), Juniperus scopulorum (Rocky Mountain juniper), Juniperus monosperma (oneseed juniper) and, Tamarix ramosissima (salt cedar), Juniperus pinchotii (redberry juniper), Juniper ashei (ashe juniper), and Prosopis glandulosa (honey mesquite);
Harmful woody species include, ENGR.
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263 Page 1 but are not limited to, Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Redcedar), Juniperus scopulorum (Rocky Mountain juniper), Juniperus monosperma (oneseed juniper) and, Tamarix ramosissima (salt cedar), Juniperus pinchotii (redberry juniper), Juniper ashei (ashe juniper), and Prosopis glandulosa (honey mesquite);
The purpose of the program is to manage and eradicate, where possible, harmful woody species that damage grazing lands, create significant wildfire risk, reduce SB263 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
The purpose of the program is to manage and eradicate, where possible, harmful woody species that damage grazing lands, create significant wildfire risk, reduce wildlife habitat and reduce water flow into the North Canadian River waterways and water basins.
wildlife habitat and reduce water flow into the North Canadian River waterways and water basins.
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Have at least two three active project areas in the program, consisting either of one above the Canton Lake dam and one below, SB263 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Have at least two three active project areas in the program, consisting either of one above the Canton Lake dam and one below, above Lake Overholser, and the North Fork Red River into Lugert- Altus Reservoir.
above Lake Overholser, and the North Fork Red River into Lugert- Altus Reservoir.
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Expenditures from said the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the SB263 HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Expenditures from said the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
5 COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
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COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OVERSIGHT, dated 04/16/2025 - DO PASS, As Coauthored.
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263 Page 4 Passed the Senate the 25th day of March, 2025.
3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to enhance a pilot program for the eradication of harmful woody species in the North Canadian Watershed and modifies the structure of the associated revolving fund.

  • 27A O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 3-8-101

    This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Water Restoration Act”. → This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Water Restoration Act”.

    No change made; the title remains the same.

  • 27A O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 3-8-102

    there is hereby created a statewide pilot program to remove or eradicate harmful woody species in the North Canadian Watershed watersheds to be administered by through the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. → there is hereby created a statewide pilot program to remove or eradicate harmful woody species in the North Canadian Watershed watersheds to be administered by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

    Clarifies the administration of the pilot program by specifying the Oklahoma Conservation Commission without the extraneous 'through'.

  • 27A O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 3-8-102

    3. Have at least two active project areas in the program, consisting either of one above the Canton Lake dam and one below, above Lake Overholser, and the North Fork Red River into Lugert-Altus Reservoir. → 3. Have at least three active project areas in the program, consisting either of one above the Canton Lake dam and one below, above Lake Overholser, and the North Fork Red River into Lugert-Altus Reservoir.

    Increases the minimum number of active project areas from two to three.

  • 27A O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 3-8-103

    There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to be designated the “North Canadian Watershed Water Restoration Revolving Fund”. → There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to be designated the “North Canadian Watershed Water Restoration Revolving Fund”.

    No change made; the description of the revolving fund remains the same.

  • 27A O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 3-8-103

    All monies accruing to the credit of said the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Conservation Commission to perform the duties imposed on the Commission by law. → All monies accruing to the credit of said the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Conservation Commission to perform the duties imposed on the Commission by law.

    No change made; the appropriation clause remains sustained.

  • This act shall become effective November 1, 2025.

    Establishes an effective date for the new provisions.

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Died in conference

  2. Conference granted, naming Conference Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

  3. SCs named GCCA

  4. HAs rejected, conference requested

  5. HAs read

  6. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  7. Referred for engrossment

  8. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 1

  9. Enacting clause stricken

  10. Amended

  11. Returned to General Order

  12. Third Reading

  13. Coauthored by Representative(s) Archer

  14. General Order

  15. Coauthored by Representative(s) Ranson

  16. CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee

  17. Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Agriculture

  18. Referred to Agriculture

  19. Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

  20. First Reading

  21. Engrossed to House

  22. Referred for engrossment

  23. Measure passed: Ayes: 43 Nays: 0

  24. General Order, Considered

  25. Placed on General Order

  26. Title stricken

  27. Reported Do Pass as amended Appropriations committee; CR filed

  28. Coauthored by Representative Dobrinski (principal House author)

  29. Referred to Appropriations

  30. Reported Do Pass Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed

  31. Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife Committee then to Appropriations Committee

  32. Authored by Senator Murdock

  33. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 87 Yea · 1 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 69109
Unaffiliated 5001
Democrat 13001
Total 871011
% of votes cast 88%1%0%11%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Pittman — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Not Voting
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Not Voting
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Not Voting
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Not Voting
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Not Voting
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Not Voting
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Not Voting
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Not Voting
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Not Voting
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Nay
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Not Voting
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Energy And Natural Resources Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 11 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10100
Democrat 1000
Total 11100
% of votes cast 92%8%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Nay
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 43 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 35004
Democrat 8000
Total 43004
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Not Voting
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Wingard Republican Not Voting
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Not Voting
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Appropriations

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4000
Republican 17000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 21001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
STRIKE THE TITLE - ADOPTED — Not Voting
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democrat 2000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea

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Who sponsors SB 263?
SB 263 is sponsored by Casey Murdock (Republican) and Mike Dobrinski (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 263?
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