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OK SB1332

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julia Kirt

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the THRIVE Communities Program administered by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to provide competitive zero-interest loans for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects supporting housing development

  • Establishes application preference criteria including alignment with community housing goals, workforce housing expansion, economic development opportunity, available financing, conservation efforts, and matching fund pledges

  • Requires clawback provisions in all loan agreements, obligating recipients to reimburse funds if they fail to fulfill contract terms

  • Creates the THRIVE Communities Program Revolving Fund in the State Treasury, with up to 2% annually reserved for program administration and investment returns accruing back to the fund

  • Allocates loan funds by population: 33% for areas over 400,000 population, 33% for areas between 30,000-400,000, and 34% for areas under 30,000, with remaining reserves accessible to all entities after fiscal year 2027

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Water Resources Board; creating the Targeted Housing and Responsible Infrastructure for Vital Economies (THRIVE) Act. Effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/10/2026
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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