SB 631 Summary

• Amends 82 O.S. 2001, Section 861 relating to the Grand River Dam Authority, a governmental agency controlling the Grand River and its tributaries for irrigation, power, and reclamation purposes across 23 Oklahoma counties.

• Clarifies statutory language by replacing "this act" with "Section 861 et seq. of this title" to accurately reference the applicable section of law rather than the individual bill.

• Reiterates that the Grand River Dam Authority cannot levy taxes, collect assessments, create indebtedness, or pledge the credit of the State of Oklahoma or its subdivisions.

• Confirms the official names of three water bodies: Grand Lake O'The Cherokees (above Pensacola Dam), Lake Hudson (above Robert S. Kerr Dam), and W. R. Holway Reservoir (above Chimney Rock Dam).

• Declares an emergency effective immediately upon passage and approval.