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LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

SB 1734 Paraphrase:  SB1734 by Sen. John Sparks, D-Norman and Rep. Don Armes, R-Faxon, removes a requirement that upland game license applicants submit proof of being an Oklahoma resident. It prohibits trespassing on commercial hunting lands without permission by the owner and establishes penalties.  The bill also allows owners or operators of commercially licensed hunting facilities to transport cervidae from one in-state facility to another, only with a license from the Department of Wildlife Conservation.  (Amended by Senate, Emergency Measure, Committee Substitute)

Status:  Governor Action- Signed  Status Date: 4-22-2008

 

 

SB 1735 Paraphrase: SB1735 by Sen. John Sparks, D-Norman and Rep. Phil Richardson, R-Minco, specifies a second-offense punishment for persons who fish on land without consent and makes all offenders responsible for damages they cause.  (Amended by Senate)

Status: Governor Action-Signed  Status Date: 4-22-2008 

 

 

SB 2111 Paraphrase: SB 2111 by Sen. John Sparks, D-Norman and Rep T.W. Shannon, R-Lawton, establishes multiple violation penalties for trespassers on private farming, ranching or forestry land.

Status:  Governor Action-Signed Status Date 4-25-2008

 

HB 2791-Vetoed

 

HB 2547-Vetoed