Category: Abengoa Water Bill Portfolio
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
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Indicates action since request date.
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HB 2208
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DeWitt |
Directs the OWRB to develop plans for efficient use of streams and groundwater; prohibits the creation of new water districts under certain circumstances; requires state water plan to focus on local and regional plans; updates language |
| General Remarks: |
Minimal impact regional planning bill. Support only if regional planning is imminent. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Agriculture, Wildlife & Environment
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HB 2498
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Hardin |
Requires underground injection wells or land application sites to not be located within two miles from an occupied residence or any definite surface water source; EMERGENCY. |
| Position: |
Monitor-Opposed |
| General Remarks: |
Discuss with client. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Energy & Utility Regulation
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HB 2666
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Jordan |
Establishes the “Public and Private Partnership Act of 2012″. |
| Specific Remarks: |
Request bill. Author filed as a “shell” and will most likely transfer to a different author (possibly Leslie Osborne). |
| General Remarks: |
Shell bill. Transfer to Rep. Osborne? |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules
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HB 2745
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Peters |
After November 1, 2012 all public water becomes property of Regional Water Authorities; defines the term region and which regions shall be used. |
| General Remarks: |
Establishes 13 regional water authorities that have authority over water. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules
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HB 2837
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Martin, Scott |
Amends existing legislation related to property; Modifies bidding procedures and requirements, enforces that public trusts abide by the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974. |
| Position: |
Monitor-Support |
| General Remarks: |
Change to reflect P3 needs? |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Gov. Mod., Transparency, Accountability
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HB 2914
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Richardson |
Creates Regional Water Planning Councils; Outlines membership, duties and funding; EMERGENCY. |
| General Remarks: |
OWRB request bill. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Agriculture, Wildlife & Environment
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HB 2915
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Richardson |
Creates “Groundwater Severance Restriction Act”; Restricts permenant severing of groundwater for purpose of capturing and transferring groundwater for use in commerical water operations or system. |
| Position: |
Monitor-Opposed |
| General Remarks: |
Discuss with client. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Agriculture, Wildlife & Environment
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| General Remarks: |
Discuss with client. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules
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HB 2924
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Armes |
Limits acquisition of water rights to ten-year term; Requires removal of appurtenances within two years of the end of water rights. |
| General Remarks: |
Discuss with client. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Agriculture, Wildlife & Environment
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HB 2929
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Armes |
Clarifies language relating to Commercial Water Infrastructure Development Revolving Fund; EMERGENCY. |
| General Remarks: |
Amend to include “Water Planning and Development Revolving Fund”. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Agriculture, Wildlife & Environment
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HB 3043
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Osborn |
Fair and Open Competition in Government Construction Act; prohibits public agencies from awarding construction contracts, grants, tax abatements, or tax credits containing certain language; provides exceptions; bans use of certain language |
| General Remarks: |
Amend to reflect P3 needs? |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Econ. Dev., Tourism & Financial Svcs.
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HB 3046
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Osborn |
Changes language within the act; relates to the protection of polluting water systems of Oklahoma. |
| General Remarks: |
Shell bill for brackish water disposal. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules
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HB 3055
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Steele |
Creates the Water for 2060 Act; allows one or more rural water districts to be considered communities under OWRB programs; creates Water for 2060 Advisory Council; provides for officers and meetings; lists duties of the Council. |
| General Remarks: |
Amend to reflect Rep. Armes “Water Planning and Development Revolving Fund”. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Agriculture, Wildlife & Environment
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HJR1085
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Richardson |
Sends to a vote of the people a measure that would clarify language in regard to the Statewide Water Development Revolving Fund. |
| General Remarks: |
Amend to reflect clients interests. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules
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SB 1041
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Justice |
Requires that newspapers recite the name of the trade or construction publication selected for notification in regards to public construction; EMERGENCY. |
| Position: |
Monitor-Opposed |
| General Remarks: |
Talk to Sen. Justice about intent. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate General Government
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SB 1053
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Coates |
Allows for repair and improvement of public and private buildings using public funds; includes public funding for specific projects; EMERGENCY. |
| Position: |
Monitor-Support |
| General Remarks: |
Discuss with Sen. Coates. Amend to reflect interest of P3′s? |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate General Government
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SB 1169
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Holt |
Public trusts to be required to adhere to bidding requirements set forth in the Public Competitive Bidding Act; changes some statutory language; EMERGENCY. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate General Government
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SB 1176
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Schulz |
Updates statutory references and gender references in regards to water rights; EMERGENCY. |
| Position: |
Monitor-Support |
| General Remarks: |
Shell bill for brackish water standards. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Rules
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SB 1252
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Sparks |
Introduces need for improved infrastructure within state and appoints the Secretary of Transportation to investigate proposals and submit them to the Senate and House if thought to be within the interest of the c public good. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S First Reading
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SB 1324
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Crain |
Updates language for creating a comprehensive state water plan; Defines ‘excess and surplus water’ and procedure for determining it. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Energy
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SB 1325
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Crain |
Creates “Water Infrastructure Financing Task Force” to study recommendations from the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan; EMERGENCY. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Energy
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SB 1327
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Crain |
Directs the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to make legislative recommendations necessary to promote and implement methods to conserve future water demands; EMERGENCY. |
| Position: |
Monitor-Support |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Energy
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SB 1328
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Crain |
Calls for an additional appropriation of $2,235,000.00 annually to the Oklahoma Water Resource board for the development and maintenance of a state-wide water quality and quantity monitoring program; EMERGENCY. |
| General Remarks: |
Amend to appropriate funds to water planning and development. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Energy
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SB 1484
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Ellis |
Creates the “Water Conservation, Efficiency, Recycling and Reuse Task Force” and defines membership, reimbursement and goals; sets report date of December 15, 2012; EMERGENCY. |
| Position: |
Monitor-Support |
| General Remarks: |
Democrat author |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S First Reading
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SB 1486
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Brown |
Creates the “Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act”; prevents contracts with organizations that prohibit, encourage or discourage work with collective bargaining organizations; EMERGENCY. |
| General Remarks: |
Request of construction industries board. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S First Reading
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SB 1517
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Johnson, Rob |
Establishes the “Oklahoma Public and Private Facilities and Infrastructure Act” which is responsible for improving the states public infrastructure through investments by private entities and facilitating bond financing. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S First Reading
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SB 1828
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Jolley |
Allows Department of Commerce to develop private-public partnership to further their mission. |
| Bill History: |
02-06-12 S First Reading
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SCR 27
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Ellis |
States the Legislature’s resolve to promote sustainable practices in the development of the state’s natural resources to ensure a sustainable partnership of government, people, and business/industries located in the state. |
| General Remarks: |
Democrat author |
| Bill History: |
01-18-12 S Filed
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