Senate Bill No. 753, titled the Oklahoma Invasive Woody Species Stewardship for State-Leased Lands Act, establishes new requirements for lessees of state-owned land regarding the management of invasive woody species. Under this bill, lessees must remove at least 85% of specified invasive species over a four-year period, with a more stringent requirement of 95% for renewed leases. Additionally, lessees are required to submit a management plan to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Commissioners of the Land Office within 90 days of lease origination, and they must maintain compliance throughout the lease duration. The bill also stipulates that lease rates will be reduced to offset the costs incurred by these requirements.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Commissioners of the Land Office, including conducting annual inspections to ensure compliance and providing appraisals for improvements related to the management plan. In the event of a violation, the lessee will receive a written notice and has 90 days to correct the issue; failure to comply may result in lease termination and restitution for costs incurred by the state. Furthermore, the bill allows lessees to contest violations and specifies that no additional state resources will be allocated for invasive species management beyond routine inspections. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.