This bill proposes the repeal of 27A O.S. 2021, Section 2-3-101, which pertains to the establishment of the Department of Environmental Quality in Oklahoma. By removing this section, the bill effectively eliminates the legal framework that currently supports the existence of this department.
The bill also specifies that it will take effect on November 1, 2026, allowing for a transition period before the repeal is enacted. This legislative action indicates a significant change in the state's approach to environmental management and oversight.