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OK SB1009

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Bullard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "basin integrity study" as a scientific study to determine sustainable instream flow regimes tailored for specific basins and seasons in Oklahoma

  • Study results must address both consumptive and nonconsumptive water uses including sustainable growth, water quality, tourism, and economic, agricultural, environmental, industrial, and municipal development

  • Explicitly prohibits basin integrity studies from being used to revoke private water rights or interfere with senior water permitting

  • Codifies the new definition in Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1702 of Title 82

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Water and water rights; defining term. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Burns

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/4/2025

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