SB1918

Groundwater permits; requiring certain information with groundwater permit application. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1918 mandates specific documentation for groundwater permit applications.

Oklahoma SB1918 amends the groundwater permit application process to require applicants to include documentation of a valid, unexpired driver license or a valid United States passport. This change applies to anyone seeking to use groundwater, necessitating these documents before drilling or extracting water from wells. The bill declares an emergency, indicating immediate implementation upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture and Wildlife Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Burns