Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3405: Agriculture; noxious weeds; poison hemlock; kudzu; eradication; effective date.
Status: In committee, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Section 3-220, which relates to noxious weeds; providing that poison hemlock and kudzu are a noxious weed; providing for the eradication of poison hemlock and kudzu; removing fine; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, March 10, 2026:
An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Section 3-220, which relates to noxious weeds; providing that poison hemlock and kudzu are a noxious weed; providing for the eradication of poison hemlock and kudzu; removing fine; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 2 O.S. 2021, Section 3-220, is amended to read as follows: Section 3-220. A. 1. The plants musk thistle (Carduus nutans L.), Scotch thistle (Onoprodum acanthium L.), and Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), and kudzu (Pueraria montana) are designated as noxious weeds. The Legislature finds that these thistles and poison hemlock and kudzu are a public nuisance in all counties across this state. 2. It shall be the duty of every landowner in each county to treat, control, or eradicate all Canada thistles, musk thistles, or Scotch thistles, poison hemlock, and kudzu growing on the ENGR. H. B. NO. 3405 Page land owner's land every year as shall be sufficient to prevent these thistles, poison hemlock, and kudzu from going to seed. 3. The Department of Transportation, the boards of county commissioners, and any other public, private, or corporate entity who shall maintain rights-of-way in the State of Oklahoma shall be responsible for removing any thistle, poison hemlock, and kudzu infestation …
Sponsors
- Kenton Patzkowsky (R, HD-061) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for engrossment
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 8
- : General Order
- : Authored by Senator Pederson (principal Senate author)
- : CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
- : Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Agriculture
- : Referred to Agriculture
Votes
- Third Reading (March 9, 2026): 80 yea, 8 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 25, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 9, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Agriculture Committee (February 9, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Agriculture
Common questions
- What is HB3405?
- HB3405 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Agriculture; noxious weeds; poison hemlock; kudzu; eradication; effective date.
- What does HB3405 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Section 3-220, which relates to noxious weeds; providing that poison hemlock and kudzu are a noxious weed; providing for the eradication of poison hemlock and kudzu; removing fine; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of HB3405?
- In committee as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife (April 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3405?
- Kenton Patzkowsky (R, HD-061).
- Where is the official record for HB3405?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3405&Session=2600
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