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OK SB1509

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darcy Jech

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.17 relating to well spacing rules for groundwater withdrawal in Oklahoma

  • Removes the requirement for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to conduct at least one public hearing within or near each major basin or subbasin before adopting well spacing rules

  • Authorizes the Board to adopt specific spacing for each basin as part of establishing a maximum annual yield under Section 1020.6

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

  • Received "Do Pass" recommendation from the Senate Committee on Energy on February 5, 2026

Legislative Description

Groundwater use; modifying provisions related to spacing of wells. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/3/2026

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