On Apr. 24, OKL LEG issued bill for landowner right of first refusal.
OKL LEG issued bill HB 3159 on landowner's bill of rights in event of eminent domain.
Give landowner right of first refusal/first offer for property acquired by eminent domain
Measure would amend OKL LEG 27-18, Eminent domain - landowners' bill of rights.
Bill Provisions
Would give property owners the right of first refusal if the acquired land is sold by the State or any person who acquired the land through eminent domain authority.
If transferred to another State agency, may be transferred without right of first refusal.
Add right of first refusal/first offer to be included in the Landowner's Bill of Rights.
Legislative History
On Feb. 6, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Mar. 7, 2024, bill passed House.
On Mar. 7, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Apr. 23, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 24, 2024, bill was enrolled, signed by both chambers, and sent to governor.
Effectiveness
If enacted, effective Nov. 1, 2024.
Apr. 29, 2024 OKL LEG Governor Approval
On Apr. 29, 2024, OKL LEG notified governor approved bill, effective Nov. 1, 2024.
Regulators
OKL LEG
Entity Types
Corp; MG Orig
Reference
Bill, 4/29/2024; Bill, HB3159, 4/24/2024; Citation: OKL LEG 27;
