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OK SB92

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Bullard

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Program administered by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to provide competitive loans for water and wastewater improvement projects by eligible entities.

  • Loan applications ranked on critical nature of project, available financing, conservation and fiscal sustainability efforts, and matching fund pledges; all loans include clawback provisions requiring reimbursement if recipients fail to fulfill contract terms.

  • Creates the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Revolving Fund in the State Treasury, funded by appropriations, with income and loan repayments accruing to the fund; Board may reserve up to 2% annually for program administration.

  • Allocates remaining loan funds based on population: 25% for areas with population over 400,000; 25% for areas with 30,000-400,000 population; and 50% for areas with less than 30,000 population, using Federal Decennial Census or American Community Survey data.

  • Requires Board to create and publish interactive map on website displaying critical infrastructure needs, project status, and estimated completion dates; recipients must prioritize state-based contractors and vendors; effective July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Water and water rights; creating the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Program. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/13/2025
Energy2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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