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OK HB4246
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Kannady
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality to contract with qualified state suppliers, in addition to the Oklahoma Rural Water Association, for technical assistance programs serving rural water and wastewater system operators
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Permits the Department to use a portion of funds appropriated for grants and assistance programs to rural water and small systems for these technical assistance contracts
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Expands eligible assistance to include emergency response for drinking water or wastewater emergencies
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Allows contracting with other nonprofit entities if the Department determines they can provide equally effective and efficient technical assistance services
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Waters and water rights; authorizing the Department of Environmental Quality to contract with certain parties; effective date.
Last Action
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
3/4/2026