Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HCR1008: Concurrent Resolution; findings; severe weather high winds; wildfires; firefighting personnel; recognition; distribution.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 18, 2025
What the bill says
A Concurrent Resolution related to the severe wind event of the period beginning March 14, 2025; recognizing courage and dedication of paid and volunteer firefighters and firefighting personnel of Native American tribes; and directing distribution.
From the enrolled text, March 18, 2025:
A Concurrent Resolution related to the severe wind event of the period beginning March 14, 2025; recognizing courage and dedication of paid and volunteer firefighters and firefighting personnel of Native American tribes; and directing distribution. WHEREAS, during the period from the morning of Friday, March 14, 2025, continuing into the weekend, Oklahoma experienced extraordinarily high winds over most of the area of the state; and WHEREAS, low humidity, high winds and pre-existing drought conditions created the risk for an outbreak of wildfires; and WHEREAS, hundreds of wildfires broke out beginning in western Oklahoma and continuing eastward, damaging or destroying pasture, crops, barns, buildings, homes, businesses, infrastructure and other assets; and WHEREAS, at least four persons lost their lives as a result of the wildfires or the high winds or a combination of both; and ENR. H. C. R. NO. 1008 Page 2 WHEREAS, hundreds of persons were injured as a result of the high winds or the wildfires or a combination of both; and WHEREAS, this type of event strains firefighting personnel and resources beyond all reasonable limits; and WHEREAS, the paid and volunteer firefighters in both rural and incorporated areas, along with the firefighting personnel of many Native American tribes and many first responders used their training and expertise to combat the fires, to preserve property, to save lives, …
Sponsors
- Danny Williams (R, HD-028)
- Ken Luttrell (R, HD-037)
- Chad Caldwell (R, HD-040)
- Chris Kannady (R, HD-091)
- Mark Lepak (R, HD-009)
- John Pfeiffer (R, HD-038)
- Cyndi Munson (D, HD-085)
- Forrest Bennett (D, HD-092)
- Meloyde Blancett (D, HD-078)
- Mickey Dollens (D, HD-093)
- Scott Fetgatter (R, HD-016)
- Tom Gann (R, HD-008)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary of State
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Adopted, returned to House
- : Coauthored by all other Senators
- : Direct to Calendar
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- : Adopted, referred for engrossment
Common questions
- What is HCR1008?
- HCR1008 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Concurrent Resolution; findings; severe weather high winds; wildfires; firefighting personnel; recognition; distribution.
- What does HCR1008 do?
- In its own words: A Concurrent Resolution related to the severe wind event of the period beginning March 14, 2025; recognizing courage and dedication of paid and volunteer firefighters and firefighting personnel of Native American tribes; and directing distribution.
- What is the status of HCR1008?
- Passed both chambers as of March 18, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary of State (March 18, 2025).
- Who sponsored HCR1008?
- Danny Williams (R, HD-028), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR1008?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HCR1008&Session=2600
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