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HB 3619

State geographic information; State Government Geographic Information One-Stop Initiative; geodata; State Geographic Information Council; Office of Geographic information; duties; leaf-off aerial imagery; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Lawson and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma creates GIS standards work group to establish uniform leaf-off aerial imagery and county boundary data protocols for state and local water/land management agencies.

Referred to Appropriations
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Bill Summary · HB 3619

Legislative bill overview

HB 3619 modifies the duties and structure of Oklahoma's State Geographic Information Council by establishing a work group to develop standards for leaf-off aerial imagery and county boundary layer data. The bill appears to be housekeeping legislation that formalizes geographic information system (GIS) standards and data collection procedures that likely already occur informally.

Why is this important

Standardized GIS data and aerial imagery are critical infrastructure for water rights management, county administration, emergency response, and infrastructure planning. Clear standards ensure counties and state agencies use compatible data formats and accuracy levels, reducing duplicative efforts and costs while improving decision-making on water allocation and land management.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: The bill does not specify who funds the aerial imagery collection or data maintenance, potentially shifting costs to counties without state reimbursement
  • Imagery timing and quality: "Leaf-off" imagery (winter/early spring) may not capture seasonal variations important for agriculture or environmental assessment, and standards may not address update frequency or resolution requirements
  • County boundary disputes: Formalizing boundary layer standards could complicate any ongoing boundary disputes or annexation proceedings if data conflicts with historical records

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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