Invasive cedar; Salt Cedar Eradication Act; definitions; creating program; rules; report; effective date; emergency.

HB 4354, the Salt Cedar Eradication Act, creates a state program to control and remove invasive Salt Cedar (Tamarix species) in Oklahoma counties within the Upper North Fork of the Red River Basin. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission will lead this effort, collaborating with state agencies to conduct surveys, implement eradication methods (like mechanical removal and chemical treatments), and provide technical and financial assistance to eligible landowners (private, tribal, and public). The program is funded through a new Salt Cedar Eradication Revolving Fund, which can use federal grants, private contributions, and other designated sources. The Commission must submit annual reports detailing progress, spending, and recommendations for managing Salt Cedar impacts on water resources, native ecosystems, and agriculture.