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Yes: 112 • No: 20
OklahomaSB 330Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate
Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority; authorizing Authority to conduct study on elk population. Effective date. Emergency.
Sponsored By: Casey Murdock (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
State veterinary authority to study Northwest elk
The Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority, with the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, must plan a full elk study by November 1, 2026. The study covers private lands in Woodward, Dewey, and Ellis Counties, and the part of Roger Mills County north of Highways 33 and 47. It must measure elk numbers and where they live, check health and genetic diversity, and review current management like hunting, predators, and habitat work. The Authority must turn findings into a management plan and post it on its website.
Emergency clause: law effective immediately
The act lists July 1, 2026, as its effective date. The emergency clause makes the law take effect upon passage and approval. This lets planning and agency coordination start right away.
Possible temporary limits on elk hunting
The Authority can work with state and federal agencies to carry out the elk study. It may ask them to pause or limit elk hunting while the study is underway. Any pause or limit happens only if the agency that controls hunting rules issues it.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Casey Murdock
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Anthony Moore
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/29/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 72 • No: 10
House vote • 4/13/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 13 • No: 1
House vote • 4/13/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 13 • No: 1
House vote • 4/7/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 4/7/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/26/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 6
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/06/2026
5/6/2026SenateSent to Governor
4/30/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
4/30/2026HouseEnrolled, to House
4/30/2026SenateReferred for enrollment
4/29/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
4/29/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 72 Nays: 10
4/29/2026HouseGeneral Order
4/29/2026HouseCR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
4/13/2026HousePolicy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Wildlife
4/7/2026HouseReferred to Wildlife
3/31/2026HouseSecond Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
3/31/2026HouseFirst Reading
3/30/2026HouseEngrossed to House
3/30/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
3/26/2026SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 34 Nays: 6
3/26/2026SenateGeneral Order, Considered
3/26/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Moore (principal House author)
3/2/2026SenatePlaced on General Order
2/25/2026SenateWithdrawn from Appropriations committee
2/24/2026SenateReferred to Appropriations
2/23/2026SenateReported Do Pass as amended Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed
2/23/2026SenateSecond Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/4/2025SenateAuthored by Senator Murdock
2/3/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/3/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
4/30/2026
Floor (House)
4/16/2026
House Committee Report
4/13/2026
House Policy Committee Report
4/7/2026
Engrossed
3/30/2026
Floor (Senate)
2/24/2026
Senate Committee Report
2/23/2026
Introduced
12/31/2024
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