HB 3472: Environment and natural resources; definitions; definition of used tire processing; effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 4 edits

MODERATE

This version of the bill transitions from the House to the Senate floor, incorporating amendments that refine the definitions of key terms within the Used Tire Recycling Act. The most significant substantive change is the temporary expansion of the definition of 'used tire processing' to include tire pyrolysis until July 1, 2031, while simultaneously clarifying that pyrolysis facilities are not considered 'advanced recycling facilities' for regulatory purposes. Other changes include minor formatting adjustments and the addition of co-sponsorship by a Senator.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding tire processing definitions was temporarily expanded to include pyrolysis as a form of used tire processing until 2031, while maintaining stricter regulatory classification for pyrolysis facilities.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'used tire processing' was modified to explicitly include tire pyrolysis as an approved method for a five-year period ending July 1, 2031.

A new provision was added stating that tire pyrolysis facilities shall not be considered 'advanced recycling facilities' and must instead comply with all statutes and rules applicable to used tire recycling facilities.

TECHNICAL

The bill header was updated to reflect Senate floor version status, including the date April 9, 2026, and added a Senate co-sponsor (Stanley) to the bill authors.

Minor formatting and spacing adjustments were made throughout the text to align with Senate floor markup standards.

House Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted to reflect its final passage on the House floor, removing committee-specific headers and adding floor version identifiers. Substantively, the definitions for tire processing terms like 'ground rubber' and 'tire chips' were restructured to include specific ASTM particle size standards, while the definition for 'tire pyrolysis' was clarified to exclude it from being considered an 'advanced recycling facility' and subject it to standard used tire recycling facility rules.

DEFINITION

Definitions for 'ground rubber', 'tire chips', and 'tire shreds' were updated to explicitly require adherence to current ASTM standards regarding particle size and shape.

The definition of 'used tire processing' was clarified to explicitly state that tire pyrolysis is not an advanced recycling facility and must comply with all applicable statutes for standard used tire recycling facilities.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was changed from a 'Committee Substitute' draft to a 'Floor Version' to indicate the bill has been amended and approved by the House of Representatives.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → House Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to update its title and reorganize the definitions section for clarity. The most significant policy change is the addition of a temporary five-year exemption for tire pyrolysis facilities, allowing them to be classified as standard 'used tire recycling facilities' rather than 'advanced recycling facilities' until July 1, 2031.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding facility classification was narrowed for a specific period to include tire pyrolysis under standard recycling rules.

DEFINITION

Added a temporary provision stating that tire pyrolysis facilities will be treated as standard used tire recycling facilities until July 1, 2031.

Updated the definition of 'used tire processing' to explicitly exclude baling and pyrolysis from the standard list of methods.

TIMELINE

Established a five-year transition period ending on July 1, 2031, for the classification of tire pyrolysis facilities.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document title from 'Proposed Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute' and updated page reference numbers.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was completely rewritten from scratch by the committee, replacing the original text with a new version. While the core subject (used tire recycling definitions) remains the same, the formatting, page numbering, and specific line references have been altered to conform to the committee's preferred structure.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's subject matter has not changed; it still defines terms for the Oklahoma Used Tire Recycling Act. However, the document structure has been reset, removing all original legislative history (House/Senate passage dates and Governor approval lines) and replacing them with a standard committee substitute header.

TECHNICAL

Removed all original legislative metadata, including the 'Enrolled' status, specific House and Senate passage dates, and the Governor's signature block.

Added a new 'Committee Amendment' header indicating the bill is a proposed substitute version, including the sponsor's name and a blank space for the reading clerk.

Reformatted the entire text to use a new page numbering system (Req. No. 16855) and adjusted line numbers to match the committee's version.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 2 edits · Mar 26, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an 'Engrossed' version to the final 'Enrolled' version, adding official signatures from the House, Senate, and Governor to make it law. The substantive policy content, including definitions for tire recycling terms and the effective date of November 1, 2026, remained unchanged between the two versions.

TIMELINE

Added the official passage dates for the House (March 25, 2026) and Senate (April 15, 2026), along with signature lines for the Governor and Secretary of State to finalize the bill as law.

TECHNICAL

Changed the header text from 'ENGROSSED HOUSE' to 'ENROLLED HOUSE' to reflect the bill's final status after passing all legislative stages.

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Mar 25, 2026

MINOR

The bill was amended to clarify its legal title and scope, shifting from a broad 'Efficiency Act' to a specific amendment of the Used Tire Recycling Act definitions. The text was also updated to reflect the correct legislative session year (2026) and sponsor information. Substantively, the bill retains its effective date of November 1, 2026, but the primary change is the refinement of the bill's purpose and statutory citation.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed from a general 'Environment and Natural Resources Efficiency Act' to a specific amendment of 27A O.S. 2021, Section 2-11-401.1, which governs definitions for the Used Tire Recycling Act.

SCOPE

The bill's title and description were changed from creating a new 'Environment and Natural Resources Efficiency Act' to amending existing definitions within the Used Tire Recycling Act.

TECHNICAL

The legislative session year was corrected from 2025 to 2026, and the bill sponsors were updated to reflect the current House and Senate representatives.

The effective date of the act remains November 1, 2026, but the section header was updated to reflect the amendment status rather than new law.

Environment and natural resources; definitions; definition of used tire processing; effective date.

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