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OklahomaSB 2117Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

State Board of Agriculture; modifying certain authority of the Board. Effective date. Emergency.

Sponsored By: Casey Murdock (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Senate Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

15 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 2 costs, 7 mixed.

Tougher farm enforcement and emergency orders

The Board can send violation notices and seek court orders to stop violations. The Board President can issue immediate emergency orders; you can request a hearing within 15 days, held within 10 days. Licenses and permits can be suspended, revoked, or denied for up to one year for violations. The Board can order stop‑sale/stop‑use and use appointed agents to increase inspections. The Department can pursue administrative, civil, or criminal cases.

Landowners repay state firefighting costs

The State Board of Agriculture adopts a master plan and rules to prevent and fight fires on state and private lands. The Board can contract with federal, state, local, and private groups and spend available funds. If the Board protects or puts out a fire on your private land, you must repay the Board for its actual costs. This law is in effect now.

Set farm seasons for driver exemptions

The Board sets planting and harvest seasons for federal hours‑of‑service exemptions. It notifies the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. This can help farm drivers and producers move goods during busy seasons.

Steps toward Oklahoma hemp program approval

The Board prepares the plans and reports needed for USDA to approve the Oklahoma Industrial Hemp Program. It does this with the Governor and Attorney General. This helps open or maintain a state path for hemp growers.

Pollinator protection plan for beekeepers

The Board must create a plan to protect honeybees and other managed pollinators. This supports beekeepers and crop growers that rely on pollination.

Stronger powers for Agriculture Department

The Board can make rules, use needed powers, and apply the Ag Code across all Department programs. It can create or merge divisions, hire staff, set qualifications and pay, and use an official seal. It can accept grants and donations, sell property, and lease lab equipment. The Board can coordinate with federal and state partners to run programs.

This law takes effect immediately

The act is an emergency measure. It takes effect upon passage and approval. All changes apply right away.

Stronger food checks and grain stops

The Board steps up inspections of foods sold in Oklahoma. The Department can stop the sale of contaminated grain and require cleanup or destruction. This protects shoppers and the food supply.

New fees and staggered license renewals

The Board can set and collect fair, rule‑made fees for licenses, permits, charters, and services. It can stagger license renewal dates and adjust fees for the new timing. The Board also sets the official forms you must use.

Grading, inspections, and sale certificates

The Board can set official grades for farm goods and meats. It can require inspections and set shipping points, and it can inspect on request and issue quality certificates. Packing plants that ask for state meat grading must pay the graders’ time and expenses. The Department can issue certificates of free sale to help products enter markets.

Scrap metal dealer rules and enforcement

The Board can make rules, procedures, and forms to enforce the Scrap Metal Dealers Act. Dealers must follow these rules. The law does not list new fees or fines.

State control of on-farm inspections

Oklahoma can set rules to run on‑farm fruit and vegetable inspection programs tied to federal standards. This can streamline oversight for farms, but it may change inspection steps they must follow.

Clear split on farm pollution oversight

The State Board of Agriculture now oversees farm matters unless another agency is named in law. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) handles pollution from manufacturers, slaughterhouses (not feedlots there), and fish farms. If your storage site needs a federal stormwater permit, DEQ regulates stormwater only. This clarifies who issues permits and enforces rules.

Rules for controlled burns and smoke

The Board can make rules for prescribed burning and smoke management. Landowners who do controlled burns must follow these rules. The goal is to cut smoke impacts and fire risk.

Animal health and exotic livestock rules

The Board oversees animal industry health and quarantines. It also sets rules for importing and quarantining exotic livestock. This improves disease protection but adds compliance duties for affected owners.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Casey Murdock

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Nick Archer

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 126 • No: 2

House vote • 4/29/2026

Emergency

Yes: 80 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Emergency

Yes: 14 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Emergency

Yes: 14 • No: 0

House vote • 4/6/2026

Emergency

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 4/6/2026

Emergency

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/16/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 0 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/2/2026

Top_of_Page

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 05/06/2026

    5/6/2026Senate

  2. Sent to Governor

    4/30/2026Senate

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

    4/30/2026House

  4. Enrolled, to House

    4/30/2026Senate

  5. Referred for enrollment

    4/29/2026Senate

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

    4/29/2026House

  7. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 0

    4/29/2026House

  8. General Order

    4/29/2026House

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

    4/13/2026House

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

    4/6/2026House

  11. Referred to Agriculture

    3/30/2026House

  12. Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

    3/30/2026House

  13. First Reading

    3/17/2026House

  14. Engrossed to House

    3/17/2026Senate

  15. Referred for engrossment

    3/16/2026Senate

  16. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 2

    3/16/2026Senate

  17. Emergency added

    3/16/2026Senate

  18. General Order, Amended

    3/16/2026Senate

  19. Coauthored by Representative Archer (principal House author)

    3/5/2026Senate

  20. Placed on General Order

    3/4/2026Senate

  21. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed

    3/2/2026Senate

  22. Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife

    2/3/2026Senate

  23. Authored by Senator Murdock

    2/2/2026Senate

  24. First Reading

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled (final version)

    4/30/2026

    PDF

  • Floor (House)

    4/16/2026

    PDF

  • House Committee Report

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • House Policy Committee Report

    4/6/2026

    PDF

  • Engrossed

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • Floor (Senate)

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • Committee Substitute

    3/2/2026

    PDF

  • Senate Committee Report

    3/2/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/15/2026

    PDF

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