Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 1815 — Conservation Commission; modifying powers and duties of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission; effective date.

Last action — Second Reading referred to Energy

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

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

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on March 12, 2025.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    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 3 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

435 added · 456 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of HB 1815, the bill now includes additional provisions that were not present in the original draft, such as specific guidelines for implementation. This change aims to clarify how the law will be enforced and provide clearer expectations for those affected by it. Removing some earlier lines indicates a streamlining of the bill, making it easier to understand and follow. Overall, these adjustments are intended to improve the bill's effectiveness and ensure that its goals are met.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) HOUSE BILL 1815 By:
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
Grego and Newton of the House and Murdock of the Senate 8 AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to the Conservation Commission;
1815 By:
Grego, Newton and Deck of the House and Murdock of the Senate 6 An Act relating to the Conservation Commission;
"District" or "conservation district" means a governmental subdivision of this state, and a public body corporate and politic, organized in accordance with the provisions of the Conservation District Act, for the purposes, with the powers, and subject to the restrictions hereinafter set forth "Agency of this state" includes HB1815 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
"District" or "conservation district" means a governmental subdivision of this state, and a public body corporate and politic, organized in accordance with the provisions of the Conservation District Act, for the purposes, with the powers, and subject to the restrictions hereinafter set forth "Agency of this state" includes the government of this state and any subdivision, agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the government of this state;
the government of this state and any subdivision, agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the government of this state;
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"United States" or "agencies of the United States" includes the United States of America, and any department, agency or HB1815 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
"United States" or "agencies of the United States" includes the United States of America, and any department, agency or instrumentality of the federal government "Cost-share program" means the assumption by the state of a proportional share of the cost of ENGR.
instrumentality of the federal government "Cost-share program" means the assumption by the state of a proportional share of the cost of installing conservation structures, conservation practices or best management practices on lands for public and environmental benefits;
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1815 Page 2 installing conservation structures, conservation practices or best management practices on lands for public and environmental benefits;
At any hearing held pursuant to such notice, at the time and place designated in such notice, adjournment may be made from time to time without the necessity of renewing such notice for such adjourned dates "District" or "conservation district" means a governmental subdivision of this state, and a public body corporate and politic, HB1815 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
At any hearing held pursuant to such notice, at the time and place designated in such notice, adjournment may be made from time to time without the necessity of renewing such notice for such adjourned dates "District" or "conservation district" means a governmental subdivision of this state, and a public body corporate and politic, organized in accordance with the provisions of the Conservation ENGR.
organized in accordance with the provisions of the Conservation District Act, for the purposes, with the powers, and subject to the restrictions hereinafter set forth;
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1815 Page 3 District Act, for the purposes, with the powers, and subject to the restrictions hereinafter set forth;
"Conservation" includes conservation, development, improvement, maintenance, preservation, protection and wise use of HB1815 HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
"Conservation" includes conservation, development, improvement, maintenance, preservation, protection and wise use of land, water and related natural resources;
land, water and related natural resources;
the control and ENGR.
the control and prevention of floodwater and sediment damages;
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1815 Page 4 prevention of floodwater and sediment damages;
"Nonpoint source" shall have the same meaning as such word is defined by the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Act "Pollution" HB1815 HFLR Page 5 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
"Nonpoint source" shall have the same meaning as such word is defined by the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Act "Pollution" shall have the same meaning as such word is defined by the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Act;
shall have the same meaning as such word is defined by the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Act;
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HB1815 HFLR Page 6 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
has earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field of soil science from an institution of higher education which is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours of undergraduate work in a field of biological, physical, or earth science with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours of core soil science courses, and b.
has earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field of soil science from an institution of higher ENGR.
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1815 Page 6 education which is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours of undergraduate work in a field of biological, physical, or earth science with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours of core soil science courses, and b.
is the study of physical, chemical, and biological processes taking place in both naturally occurring and reconstructed unconsolidated material formed by the alteration of parent rock due to exposure at the earth's surface, and HB1815 HFLR Page 7 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
is the study of physical, chemical, and biological processes taking place in both naturally occurring and reconstructed unconsolidated material formed by the alteration of parent rock due to exposure at the earth's surface, and b.
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includes sampling, measuring, identification, characterization, classification, and mapping of soil ENGR.
includes sampling, measuring, identification, characterization, classification, and mapping of soil materials and migration of water solute, air and other gaseous components in the unsaturated portion of the earth "Watershed" means an area of land that drains to a given point;
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1815 Page 7 materials and migration of water solute, air and other gaseous components in the unsaturated portion of the earth "Watershed" means an area of land that drains to a given point;
Publications in a soil science publication or prior qualifications as an expert witness in administrative or judicial proceeding, hearing or trial shall be prima facie verification of experience related to soil science "United States" or "agencies of the United States" includes the United States of HB1815 HFLR Page 8 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Publications in a soil science publication or prior qualifications as an expert witness in administrative or judicial proceeding, hearing or trial shall be prima facie verification of experience related to soil science "United States" or "agencies of the United States" includes the United States of America, and any department, agency or instrumentality of the federal government.
America, and any department, agency or instrumentality of the federal government.
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Keep the directors of each of the several districts informed of the activities and experience of all other districts, and to HB1815 HFLR Page 9 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Keep the directors of each of the several districts informed of the activities and experience of all other districts, and to facilitate an interchange of advice and experience between the districts and cooperation between them;
facilitate an interchange of advice and experience between the districts and cooperation between them;
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Disseminate information throughout the state concerning the activities and programs of the conservation districts and to make available information concerning the needs and the work of the HB1815 HFLR Page 10 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Disseminate information throughout the state concerning the activities and programs of the conservation districts and to make available information concerning the needs and the work of the conservation districts and Commission to the Governor, the Legislature, executive agencies of the government of this state, ENGR.
conservation districts and Commission to the Governor, the Legislature, executive agencies of the government of this state, political subdivisions of this state, cooperating federal agencies and the general public;
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1815 Page 10 political subdivisions of this state, cooperating federal agencies and the general public;
administer the provisions of the Conservation District Act hereafter enacted by the Legislature appropriating funds for expenditure in connection with the activities of conservation districts, HB1815 HFLR Page 11 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
administer the provisions of the Conservation District Act hereafter enacted by the Legislature appropriating funds for expenditure in connection with the activities of conservation districts, b.
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distribute to conservation districts funds, equipment, supplies and services received by the Commission for ENGR.
distribute to conservation districts funds, equipment, supplies and services received by the Commission for that purpose from any source, subject to such conditions as shall be made applicable thereto in any state or federal statute or local ordinance making available such funds, property or services, c.
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1815 Page 11 that purpose from any source, subject to such conditions as shall be made applicable thereto in any state or federal statute or local ordinance making available such funds, property or services, c.
Pursuant to procedures developed mutually by the Commission and federal, state and local agencies that are authorized to plan or administer activities significantly affecting the conservation of renewable natural resources, receive from these HB1815 HFLR Page 12 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Pursuant to procedures developed mutually by the Commission and federal, state and local agencies that are authorized to plan or administer activities significantly affecting the conservation of renewable natural resources, receive from these agencies for review and comment suitable descriptions of their plans, programs and activities for purposes of coordination with ENGR.
agencies for review and comment suitable descriptions of their plans, programs and activities for purposes of coordination with district conservation programs and to arrange for and participate in conferences necessary to avoid conflict among plans and programs, to call attention to omissions and to avoid duplication of effort;
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1815 Page 12 district conservation programs and to arrange for and participate in conferences necessary to avoid conflict among plans and programs, to call attention to omissions and to avoid duplication of effort;
Conduct workshops for district directors to instruct them on the subjects of district finances, the Conservation District HB1815 HFLR Page 13 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Conduct workshops for district directors to instruct them on the subjects of district finances, the Conservation District Law and related laws, and their duties and responsibilities as directors;
Law and related laws, and their duties and responsibilities as directors;
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Except as otherwise provided by law, act as the management agency having jurisdiction over and responsibility for directing nonpoint source pollution prevention programs outside the HB1815 HFLR Page 14 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Except as otherwise provided by law, act as the management agency having jurisdiction over and responsibility for directing nonpoint source pollution prevention programs outside the jurisdiction or control of cities or towns in Oklahoma.
jurisdiction or control of cities or towns in Oklahoma.
The Commission, otherwise, shall be responsible for all identified ENGR.
The Commission, otherwise, shall be responsible for all identified nonpoint source categories except silviculture, urban storm water runoff and industrial runoff;
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1815 Page 14 nonpoint source categories except silviculture, urban storm water runoff and industrial runoff;
Plan watershed-based nonpoint source pollution control activities, including the development and implementation of HB1815 HFLR Page 15 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Plan watershed-based nonpoint source pollution control activities, including the development and implementation of conservation plans for the improvement and protection of the resources of the state;
conservation plans for the improvement and protection of the resources of the state;
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In carrying out this area of responsibility, the Conservation Commission shall serve as the HB1815 HFLR Page 16 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
In carrying out this area of responsibility, the Conservation Commission shall serve as the technical lead agency for nonpoint source pollution categories as ENGR.
technical lead agency for nonpoint source pollution categories as defined in Section 319 of the Federal Clean Water Act or other subsequent federal or state nonpoint source programs;
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1815 Page 16 defined in Section 319 of the Federal Clean Water Act or other subsequent federal or state nonpoint source programs;
may establish and collect fees for services provided pursuant to the Conservation District Act and the Oklahoma Carbon Sequestration Enhancement Act, including any services for the certification or HB1815 HFLR Page 17 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
may establish and collect fees for services provided pursuant to the Conservation District Act and the Oklahoma Carbon Sequestration Enhancement Act, including any services for the certification or verification of sustainable agricultural production ENGR.
verification of sustainable agricultural production practices including but not limited to the Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Condition Index, and b.
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1815 Page 17 practices including but not limited to the Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Condition Index, and b.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
Passed the House of Representatives the 11th day of March, 2025.
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OVERSIGHT, dated 03/04/2025 - DO PASS, As Coauthored.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the _____ day of ______, 2025.
HB1815 HFLR Page 18 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
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Action History

  1. Second Reading referred to Energy

  2. First Reading

  3. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  4. Referred for engrossment

  5. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 91 Nays: 3

  6. Coauthored by Representative(s) Deck

  7. General Order

  8. Authored by Senator Murdock (principal Senate author)

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

  10. Coauthored by Representative(s) Newton

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

  12. Referred to Agriculture

  13. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

  14. Withdrawn from Rules Committee

  15. Second Reading referred to Rules

  16. Remove Representative Newton as principal House author and substitute with Representative Grego

  17. Authored by Representative Newton

  18. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 3 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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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 91 Yea · 3 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 73303
Democrat 13001
Unaffiliated 5002
Total 91306
% of votes cast 91%3%0%6%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Pittman — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Lowe (J) — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
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 Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Not Voting
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Nay
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Not Voting
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Nay
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
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 Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Not Voting
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
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 Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Energy And Natural Resources Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10000
Democrat 2000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Pittman — Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea

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HB 1815 is sponsored by Jim Grego (Republican) and Casey Murdock (Republican).
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