Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB2970: Definitions and general provisions; state fossil; Sauroposeidon proteles; descriptions; effective date.
Status: In committee, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to definitions and general provisions; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 98.6, which relates to the state fossil; modifying state fossil; modifying descriptive provisions; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, March 30, 2026:
An Act relating to definitions and general provisions; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 98.6, which relates to the state fossil; modifying state fossil; modifying descriptive provisions; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 25 O.S. 2021, Section 98.6, is amended to read as follows: Section 98.6. Because of the extraordinarily rich paleontological heritage of the State of Oklahoma, the Legislature hereby declares Saurophaganax Maximus Sauroposeidon proteles to be the State Fossil of Oklahoma. This spectacular dinosaur, the "greatest king of reptile eaters", once roamed this great land. It is only known from Oklahoma and has surpassed the Tyrannosaurus rex, the "king of the dinosaurs", as the greatest predator of earth's history This Early Cretaceous sauropod dinosaur is among the tallest ENGR. H. B. NO. 2970 Page ever discovered. When found in Atoka County in Southeast Oklahoma in 1994, the fossils were so large they were initially mistaken for petrified tree trunks. These fossils have been essential to understanding the species and highlight Oklahoma's important role in the study of prehistoric life. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026. Passed the House of Representatives the 25th day of March, 2026. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2026. …
Sponsors
- Mickey Dollens (D, HD-093)
- Ellyn Hefner (D, HD-087)
- Jacob Rosecrants (D, HD-046) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Coauthored by Representative Dollens
- : Second Reading referred to Retirement and Government Resources
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for engrossment
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 67 Nays: 28
- : Coauthored by Representative(s) Hefner
- : General Order
- : CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
- : Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)
Votes
- Third Reading (March 26, 2026): 67 yea, 28 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (March 3, 2026): 15 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Tourism Committee (February 12, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 12, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Definitions and General Provisions
Common questions
- What is HB2970?
- HB2970 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Definitions and general provisions; state fossil; Sauroposeidon proteles; descriptions; effective date.
- What does HB2970 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to definitions and general provisions; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 98.6, which relates to the state fossil; modifying state fossil; modifying descriptive provisions; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of HB2970?
- In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Representative Dollens (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2970?
- Jacob Rosecrants (D, HD-046), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2970?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB2970&Session=2600
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