An Act
ENROLLED HOUSE
BILL NO. 2293 By: Pfeiffer and Alonso-
Sandoval of the House
and
Jech of the Senate
An Act relating to waters and water rights; cr eating
the Oklahoma Flood and Droug ht Management Task Force;
dividing the Task Force into two groups; listing the
makeup of the two groups; requ iring the Oklahoma
Water Resources Board to coordinate with certain
federal agencies; provi ding duties of the Task Force;
requiring certain coordina tion; requiring annual
preparation and submission of c ertain report;
providing for codification; and providing an
effective date.
SUBJECT: Waters and water rights
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLA HOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1086.7 of Title 82, unless there
is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows :
A. The Oklahoma Flood and Drought Management Task Force is
hereby established and shall be comprised of two groups, the
management group and the advisory group.
B. 1. The management group shall be comprised of designees
from the following state agencies:
a. the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, which shall serve
as the lead agency,
b. the Oklahoma Department of Eme rgency Management and
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c. the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food , and
Forestry,
d. the State Department of Health,
e. the Department of Environmental Quality ,
f. the Oklahoma Conservation Commission,
g. the Department of Wildlife Conservation,
h. the Oklahoma Climatological Survey , and
i. the Oklahoma Military Department.
2. The advisory group shall be comprised of designees of the
following state associations and entities:
a. Association of Count y Commissioners of Oklahoma,
b. Oklahoma Rural Water Association, and
c. Oklahoma Municipal League.
The advisory group shall also in clude the resources of all
remaining state agencies and departments available to provide advice
and assistance to the Oklahoma Flood and Drought Management Task
Force, including the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
C. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall formally coordinate
with the following federal agencies:
1. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA );
2. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;
3. U.S. Forest Service;
4. The United States Geological Survey;
5. Bureau of Reclamation;
6. Farm Service Agency;
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7. National Weather Service;
8. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service;
9. U.S. Small Business Administration;
10. Bureau of Indian Affairs;
11. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development;
12. United States Environmental Protection Agency; and
13. Any other federal agency avail able to provide advice and
assistance.
D. The Oklahoma Flood and Drought Manag ement Task Force shall
have the following duties:
1. Developing and recommending state drought and flood
response, recovery, and mitigation initiatives for conditions
determined to be detrimental to the state economy and public health ;
2. Identifying drought and flood management areas in the state;
3. Providing coordination and communication among federal ,
state, and local entities as deemed appropri ate for drought and
flood assistance programs, education, and information ; and
4. Performing such other drought- and flood-related assessments
and response functions as deemed necessary.
E. Beginning in 2025, and every ten (10) years thereafter, in
conjunction with the update of th e Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan
and State Flood Plan, the Oklahoma Water R esources Board shall
coordinate with the Oklahoma Flood and Drought Management Task For ce
to update the Oklahoma Drought Management Plan.
F. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall prepare an annual
update of drought and flood conditions within the state and planning
and mitigation activities being conducted by the Task Force and
shall submit such report to the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of
Representatives and President Pro Tempo re of the Oklahoma State
Senate.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2023. ENR. H. B. NO. 2293 Page 4
Passed the House of Representatives the 16th day of May, 2023.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
Passed the Senate the 26th day of April, 2023.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________
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: _________________________________