SB 2071: Agriculture; Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act; clarifying jurisdictional authority of dairy inspection and grading programs. Effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates the Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act to increase inspection fees for raw and Grade A milk, clarifies definitions to explicitly include goat milk under the term 'milk,' and corrects formatting inconsistencies from the House version. The fee increase aims to generate additional revenue for the state's milk inspection revolving fund, while the definition changes ensure regulatory coverage extends to goat dairy operations.

Scope change

The bill expands the regulatory scope by explicitly including goat milk and goat dairy farms under existing definitions that previously focused primarily on cows, ensuring these operations are subject to the same inspection and fee requirements.

FISCAL

Increased the fee on raw milk produced in the state from one cent per 100 pounds to two cents per 100 pounds.

Increased the fee on Grade A milk or milk products processed or sold in the state from one cent per 100 pounds to two cents per 100 pounds.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'milk' to explicitly include goat milk alongside cow milk, ensuring regulatory parity.

Added a specific definition for 'Dairy farm' to clarify that premises keeping goats are included in the regulatory framework.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting errors and numbering inconsistencies in the bill text to align with Senate floor standards.

SB2071 (3-10-26) (JETT) FA2.PDF → Floor (House) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from a Senate draft to a House Floor version, incorporating specific committee changes. The most significant substantive change is the expansion of the definition of 'Milk' to explicitly include goat milk alongside cow milk, alongside updates to other statutory references and definitions within the Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include goat milk within the regulatory framework of the Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, whereas the original Senate version focused primarily on cow milk.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'Milk' was updated to explicitly include 'goat hooved mammal milk' in addition to cow milk.

The definition of 'Dairy farm' was updated to include premises where goats are kept, aligning with the expanded definition of milk.

The definition of 'Milk products' was updated to include 'ungraded raw milk' and 'ungraded milk products' alongside Grade A products.

TECHNICAL

Numerous section numbers and statutory references were renumbered and updated to reflect the House Floor version and committee amendments.

SB2071 (3-04-26) (MURDOCK) WDFA1.PDF → SB2071 (3-10-26) (JETT) FA2.PDF · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add a new section clarifying that the Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act does not prohibit farmers from selling ungraded raw milk directly to consumers at the farm, advertising such sales, or making cheese on their own farms. This change expands the scope of the bill by explicitly exempting small-scale, on-farm raw milk sales and production activities from existing regulatory constraints.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include explicit exemptions for on-farm raw milk sales, advertising of goat milk, and on-farm cheese production.

SCOPE

Added a new Section 3 stating that the Milk and Milk Products Act does not apply to incidental on-farm sales of ungraded raw milk.

Added a provision allowing the advertising of incidental goat milk sales.

Added a provision allowing farmers to make cheese using milk produced on their own farm.

DEFINITION

Defined 'incidental sales of goat milk' as sales where the average monthly volume does not exceed 100 gallons.

TECHNICAL

Changed the amendment instruction from deleting Section 3 to inserting a new Section 3.

Updated the sponsor name from Senator Murdock to Senator Jett.

SB2071 (3-04-26) (MURDOCK) FA1.PDF → SB2071 (3-04-26) (MURDOCK) WDFA1.PDF · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill's timestamp was updated from March 4, 2026, to March 10, 2026, indicating a revision or re-submission of the document. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding, eligibility criteria, or legal requirements, were identified in the provided text.

TECHNICAL

The document header date was changed from 3/4/2026 to 3/10/2026, reflecting a version update rather than a change in the bill's content.

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → SB2071 (3-04-26) (MURDOCK) FA1.PDF · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to remove a section that imposed a fee on raw milk production and Grade A milk processing. Additionally, the bill's title was updated to reflect the removal of this fee provision. This change eliminates the requirement for producers and processors to pay a specific assessment to the state treasury for these specific milk categories.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by removing the financial assessment requirements for raw milk producers and Grade A milk processors.

FISCAL

Deleted the provision requiring a one-cent fee per 100 pounds on raw milk produced in Oklahoma.

Deleted the provision requiring a one-cent fee per 100 pounds on Grade A milk or milk products processed or sold in Oklahoma.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title to remove references to the deleted fee section.

Engrossed → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill updates the Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act to modernize definitions, clarify jurisdictional authority, and adjust fee structures. The primary substantive change involves reducing the production fee for raw milk from two cents to one cent per 100 pounds, while maintaining the one-cent fee for Grade A milk products. The text also corrects several numbering errors and formatting inconsistencies found in the previous version.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on regulating milk production, processing, and distribution in Oklahoma, but the financial burden on raw milk producers has been reduced.

FISCAL

The fee assessed on raw milk produced in Oklahoma was reduced from two cents to one cent per 100 pounds.

TECHNICAL

The bill title and section numbering were corrected to fix inconsistencies where section numbers were duplicated or misaligned.

DEFINITION

Minor text adjustments were made to the definitions of 'Milk' and 'Milk products' to remove redundant phrasing and ensure clarity.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 4 edits · Mar 11, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized to transition from a House amendment to a Senate bill, updating the title and layout. Substantively, the fee structure was modified to increase charges for raw milk production and Grade A milk processing, while adding a new fee for imported milk products to ensure consistent revenue collection.

Scope change

The scope of applicability was expanded to explicitly include milk and milk products imported from other states, which were previously not subject to the specific fee assessment in this section.

FISCAL

The fee for raw milk produced in Oklahoma was increased from one cent to two cents per 100 pounds.

The fee for Grade A milk or milk products processed or sold in Oklahoma was increased from one cent to two cents per 100 pounds.

A new fee of two cents per 100 pounds was added for milk or milk products imported into Oklahoma from other states.

TECHNICAL

The bill text was restructured from an 'Engrossed House Amendment' to an 'Engrossed Senate Bill', updating the header and formatting.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 4 edits · Mar 11, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was amended to fix formatting errors, correct numbering inconsistencies in the definitions section, and expand the list of specific milk products subject to fees. These changes ensure the law is clear and legally enforceable.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on the Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, but the specific list of products subject to fees has been clarified to include items like condensed milk and frozen dairy desserts.

DEFINITION

Corrected inconsistent numbering in the definitions section (e.g., changing '5. 4.' to '4.') to ensure legal clarity.

Added specific examples of 'ungraded milk products' to the definition, including condensed milk, filled or evaporated milk, frozen dairy dessert, and mello-drink products.

TECHNICAL

Removed duplicate text and corrected page headers and titles to align with standard legislative formatting.

REQUIREMENT

Clarified the fee assessment language for milk products processed or offered for retail sale.

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