SB1314

Groundwater use; increasing cap of certain fund related to commercial drilling and plugging. Effective date.

Complete·5/11/26

Oklahoma SB1314 increases the cap of the Well Drillers and Pump Installers Remedial Action Indemnity Fund for commercial drilling and plugging.

Oklahoma SB1314 amends the Oklahoma Water Resources Board's authority over commercial drilling and plugging of wells and boreholes. The bill increases the cap of the Well Drillers and Pump Installers Remedial Action Indemnity Fund, allowing for more funds to be used for remedial actions to protect groundwater from pollution. The fund is used for inspections, licensing, enforcement, and education related to commercial drilling and plugging activities. The bill also updates statutory language and references to ensure clarity and effectiveness in protecting groundwater resources.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

85 Yea

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2 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

3:00 PM

House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Hearing

Apr 1

10:30 AM

House Energy Hearing

History

May 11

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/07/2026

May 5

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 5

House

Signed, returned to Senate