HB1544

Water conservation; requiring Oklahoma Water Resources Board promulgate rules for commercial water well spacing; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1544 mandates the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to create rules for commercial water well spacing, tailored to regional geological and.

Oklahoma HB1544 requires the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to establish rules for commercial water well spacing, considering the unique geological and hydrological conditions of the state's nine recognized regions. The Board must assign one staff member per region to oversee compliance with these regulations. The act will take effect on November 1, 2025.

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Energy Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Energy

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading