HB4472

Waters and water rights; creating the Waters and Water Rights Modernization Act of 2026; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Modernizes waters and water rights in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2026.

The Waters and Water Rights Modernization Act of 2026 updates the laws governing waters and water rights in Oklahoma. This act, which will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes, establishes a new framework for managing water resources and rights. It is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

House

First Reading

Feb 2

House

Authored by Representative Newton