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SB1008

Water and water rights; metering of wells; requiring all permit holders to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to implement certain allocation to encourage conservation after certain date. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB1008 mandates soil moisture assessments for surface water permits and requires metering for wells to promote water conservation.

Oklahoma SB1008 amends water permitting rules to require surface water permittees to conduct soil moisture assessments at intervals set by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. These assessments must be reported as part of the compliance process. The Board will establish moisture thresholds based on regional conditions, which will be publicly accessible. Additionally, the bill mandates metering for all wells to encourage water conservation. This act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Agriculture & Wildlife Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS

11 Yea

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1 Nay

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History

Feb 26, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Moore (principal House author)

Feb 24, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed