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OK HB1438

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenton Patzkowsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) water project grant from $150,000 to $350,000 per qualified entity in any twelve-month period

  • Raises the Water Resources Fund grant cap from $100,000 to $300,000 per eligible entity per fiscal year, including for multi-party projects

  • Funds support rural water quality projects including sewer and water line construction/repair, water treatment, and water acquisition for cities and towns under 7,000 population

  • Cities under 1,750 population receive higher priority for funding, with additional preference given to municipalities with weaker fiscal capacity

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Waters and water rights; Rural Economic Action Plan grant program; monetary cap; effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2025

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/10/2025
Energy4/1/2025
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee2/11/2025
Appropriations and Budget2/10/2025
Rules2/4/2025

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