Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 940 — Harmful woody species; requiring certain report to be compiled and submitted to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Effective date. Emergency.

Last action — Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2025

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 06, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    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 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

64 added · 76 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 940 introduces a requirement for a comprehensive statewide plan to manage harmful woody species on state lands, including their control, removal, and eradication. It also mandates a report from various state departments by January 1, 2026, detailing the current situation and plans for addressing these species. These changes are significant because they establish a coordinated effort among state agencies to tackle an environmental issue that could impact agriculture, conservation, and recreation in Oklahoma.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Jech of the Senate and Dobrinski of the House 5 An Act relating to harmful woody species;
Jech of the Senate and Dobrinski and Ranson of the House An Act relating to harmful woody species;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Harmful woody species BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
On or before January 1, 2026, a report shall be compiled and presented to the Commission from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, the Commissioners of the Land Office, the Department of Wildlife Conservation, the Department of Corrections, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, the ENGR.
On or before January 1, 2026, a report shall be compiled and presented to the Commission from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, the Commissioners of the Land Office, the Department of Wildlife Conservation, the Department of Corrections, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, the Department of Transportation, and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority with a comprehensive report to determine the affected inventory and subsequent plan to control, remove, or eradicate harmful woody species from state-owned, -leased, or -operated properties.
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940 Page 1 Department of Transportation, and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority with a comprehensive report to determine the affected inventory and subsequent plan to control, remove, or eradicate harmful woody species from state-owned, -leased, or -operated properties.
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SECTION 3.
It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
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940 Page 2 SECTION 3.
940 Page 2 Passed the Senate the 10th day of March, 2025.
It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 28th day of April, 2025.
Passed the Senate the 10th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
7 Presiding Officer of the Senate 9 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
By:
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ ENR.
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Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2025

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 86 Nays: 0

  8. General Order

  9. Coauthored by Representative(s) Ranson

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

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

  12. Referred to Agriculture

  13. Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

  14. First Reading

  15. Engrossed to House

  16. Referred for engrossment

  17. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0

  18. General Order, Considered

  19. Coauthored by Representative Dobrinski (principal House author)

  20. Placed on General Order

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

  22. Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife

  23. Authored by Senator Jech

  24. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

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 86 Yea · 0 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 690010
Democrat 13001
Unaffiliated 4002
Total 860013
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Bennett — Yea
Pittman — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Alonso-Sandoval — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 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 Not Voting
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Not Voting
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Not Voting

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Energy And Natural Resources Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11000
Democrat 1000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%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 Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 45 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 38001
Democrat 7001
Total 45002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Do Pass

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
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea

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Subjects

environment
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 940?
SB 940 is sponsored by Darcy Jech (Republican) and Mike Dobrinski (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 940?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
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