Oklahoma Sierra Club

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Throughout its long and storied history, the Sierra Club has been an ardent advocate for sound environmental policy at the local, state, and federal levels.  Reaffirming its mission to explore, preserve, and protect the natural resources and environment of our planet, the Chapter maintains an active presence at the Oklahoma State Legislature, numerous administrative agencies, and local municipalities.  Each year, the Chapter Legislative Committee meets to determine the legislative priorities for the Chapter, identifying legislative proposals beneficial to the environment and those with potential adverse impacts.  Through the Legislative Committee and its Director/Lobbyist, the Chapter works with elected officials to introduce, pass, or block such legislation, while collaborating with other interest groups to achieve its goals. The Legislative Committee meets regularly during the legislative session to review legislative progress and to organize grassroots action, including Grassroots Lobby Days at the Legislature.

March 20th Update

Last Thursday was the deadline for bills to pass out of their house of origin. With your help and dedication, numerous bad bills failed to advance forward to the opposite chamber, including bills to repeal the "Water for 2060 Act" as well as a bill that would have destroyed our children's science education by allowing in texts that deny climate disruption without any firm basis in actual science.  
 
Unfortunately, HB 1412 did pass the House of Representatives. This bill, by Representative Sally Kern has even been attacked by the Daily Oklahoman! It attempts to fight "Agenda 21" but instead threatens research at our universities and grass roots sustainability efforts in our local communities. The Oklahoma Chapter of the Sierra Club will work in the State Senate to ensure our elected officials are aware of the dangers of this piece of legislation.
 
The Oklahoma Chapter of the Sierra Club is also supporting legislation that will help sustainable agriculture and local farmers, regulate compressed natural gas fueling locations to prevent methane leaks, promote Oklahoma's railroads and future opportunities for passenger rail and help provide relief and mitigate the damages from our state's ongoing drought.
 
We will continue to monitor legislation as it continues to proceed through the committee process in the opposite chamber. Many times, dangerous amendments will pop up and we will need to oppose a bill that has fundamentally changed. Thank you for your interest and participation in protecting Oklahoma and working in the capitol to protect Oklahoma's environment.
 
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