HB3843

Waters and water rights; modifying list of records to be entered; requiring board maintain records in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3843 modifies water district records, requires compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, and mandates website postings.

Oklahoma HB3843 amends water district governance by modifying the list of records to be entered and requiring boards to maintain records in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act. It also mandates certain website postings. The bill specifies that boards must adopt rules in conformity with the act and bylaws, and post private or confidential records on the district's website if available. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.

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Energy Committee
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History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

Feb 3

House

Referred to Energy

Feb 2

House

First Reading