HB 3232 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

State government; State Government Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 3232 allows Oklahoma counties to ban the land application of sludge or biosolids containing human fecal matter through a voter referendum. If a majority of voters approve a ban in a county, permit holders must reduce applications by 25% within one year and 50% within two years, then submit a full cessation plan to the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill specifically targets materials containing perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and defines "biosolid material" to include these substances. It applies only to counties where voters approve a ban via petition (15% of last gubernatorial election votes) or county commission action. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026

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Introduced → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended from its original version to become a Proposed Policy Committee Substitute, changing the title and summary to reflect a focus on restricting land application of sludge and biosolid materials containing human waste in certain Oklahoma counties. The core policy now requires voter approval in counties before such land application permits can be issued, includes phased reduction requirements, and establishes new definitions for biosolid materials.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a general State Government Act to a specific environmental regulation focused on land application of sludge and biosolid materials containing human waste.

SCOPE

Bill title and subject matter changed from general state government provisions to specific regulation of sludge and biosolid land application.

REQUIREMENT

New requirement that counties must hold a voter-approved election before issuing permits for land application of sludge or biosolid material containing human fecal matter.

TIMELINE

Added phased reduction requirements: 25% reduction within one year and 50% reduction within two years of election approval.

DEFINITION

New definitions for 'Biosolid material' (sewage sludge containing PFAS substances) and 'Sludge' (referencing existing state statute).

ENFORCEMENT

Department of Environmental Quality prohibited from issuing new permits for land application in counties where voters approved banning such practices.

TECHNICAL

Added codification provision specifying the bill will be codified as Section 2-6-501.7 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes.

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Committee

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

Referred to Agriculture

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors