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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
HOUSE BILL 1847 By: Kerbs
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to environment and natural resources ;
amending 27A O.S. 2021, Section 2251, which relates
to the Emergency Drought Commission; expanding
Commission membership; and declaring an emergency .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 27A O.S. 2021, Section 2251, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 2251. In the event of a formal declaration of emergency
drought conditions by the Governor, the Emergency Drought Commission
shall be formed consisting of the Executive Director of the Oklahoma
Conservation Commission, the Secretary of Agriculture and, the
Executive Director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board , one member
appointed by the Speaker of the Ok lahoma House of Representatives
and one member appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the
Oklahoma State Senate. The Emergency Drought Commission shall
determine the expenditures to be made from the Emergency Drought
Relief Fund created in Section 1 of this act, subject to approval by
the Governor and shall determine the appropriate agency to expend
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the funds. The Emergency Drought Commission shall also serv e as a
drought advisory panel to the Governor and the various state
agencies. The activities of the Emergency Drough t Commission shall
continue until it is determined by the Governor that a drought
emergency no longer exists in the state.
SECTION 2. 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 an d approval.
59-1-6537 JL 01/11/23