Municipal powers; authorizing certain fee related to solid waste management systems. Effective date.
SB 1471 authorizes Oklahoma cities and towns to levy targeted fees on retail delivery, single-use products, and plastic containers to fund solid waste management. These fees must be narrowly tailored to actual waste generation costs and can be charged per transaction or delivery. Revenue from these fees is restricted to specific waste management uses, including collection, recycling, litter cleanup, public education, and reducing environmental harm from waste. The bill also modifies plastic container labeling rules to clarify that local governments cannot broadly restrict plastic use, but may implement narrowly focused waste-reduction fees.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to add new provisions allowing cities to exempt certain entities from fees, permit agricultural landowners to burn debris after natural disasters, and clarify fee exemptions. These changes expand municipal flexibility in waste management while adding specific protections for farmers and small businesses.
Scope change
The bill now includes new subsections G and H regarding agricultural burning permissions and authority delegation, plus expanded fee exemption categories in subsection F.
ELIGIBILITY
Added new exemptions for governmental entities, nonprofits, medical deliveries, small businesses, and low-income households from waste management fees
REQUIREMENT
Added provision allowing agricultural landowners to burn debris after floods or natural disasters with local oversight
TECHNICAL
Added final subsection H delegating authority to cities to fulfill all section provisions
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Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass as amended Local and County Government committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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