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OK HB2745
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ron Peters
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma water law to establish that beginning November 1, 2012, all public water in the state becomes property of Regional Water Authorities in their respective regions, subject to existing rights and permits.
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Regional Water Authorities gain control, permitting, and management authority over public water for regional use and benefit.
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Defines thirteen Water Planning Regions based on stream and river systems: Panhandle, Upper Arkansas, Middle Arkansas, Grand, Lower Arkansas, Eufaula, Southeast, Lower Washita, Blue Boggy, Beaver-Cache, Southwest, West Central, and Central regions.
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Amends Oklahoma Dam Safety Act definitions to add "Region" as an official term referring to areas designated as Water Planning Regions by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Water; mandating date when public water becomes property of the Regional Water Authorities; effective date.
Natural Resources
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Agriculture, Wildlife and Environment
2/7/2012