HB 2970·OK·house
Definitions and general provisions; state fossil; Sauroposeidon proteles; descriptions; effective date.
Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Rosecrants
Latest Action
Coauthored by Representative Dollens
Apr 16, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Oklahoma law to name the early Cretaceous sauropod Saurophaganax Maximus, also known as Sauroposeidon proteles, as the state fossil. It updates the state’s symbolic designations to reflect Oklahoma’s rich paleontological heritage. The change becomes effective on November 1, 2026.
AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.
Topics
Track this bill
Get real-time alerts when HB 2970 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.
Sign up free