Bill No. 1815, introduced by Representatives Grego, Newton, and Deck, along with Senator Murdock, seeks to amend the governing statutes of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission by updating definitions within the Conservation District Act. Key terms such as "Agency of this state," "Best management practices," "Blue Thumb Program," and "Cost-share program" are redefined to enhance clarity. The bill also expands the Commission's authority, allowing it to enter into contracts and agreements necessary for fulfilling its responsibilities, thereby aiming to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of conservation efforts in Oklahoma.

In addition to introducing new definitions, the bill removes outdated language and reorganizes existing definitions for better clarity. It establishes new provisions, including an Equipment Revolving Fund and a Conservation District Consolidation Fund, to support financial assistance for equipment purchases and district consolidations. The bill emphasizes collaboration with various agencies and mandates annual reports from conservation districts. Furthermore, it renumbers several sections of current law and updates language for consistency, such as changing "substate" to "sub-state." The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, following its passage in the House of Representatives.