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Oklahoma senator introduces bill to make state wildlife property of 'Almighty God'

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A crowd gathers outside of the Oklahoma Capitol on March 4.

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An Oklahoma state senator has introduced a bill that would make all wildlife in the state the property of "Almighty God." 

Oklahoma Sen. Nathan Dahm wrote SB 1457 to amend a clause related to Oklahoma's wildlife. Instead of saying that "all wildlife found in this state is the property of the state," the wording would be changed to say that "all wildlife found in this state is the property of Almighty God." 

Dahm's bill states that it would go into effect Nov. 1, 2018 if passed. According to the Oklahoma state legislature bill information site, the bill will see its first reading Feb. 2. 

Dahm, a Republican who covers District 33, has served as a Senate member since 2012 and is from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. 

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