Oklahoma · 2026
SB 259
Water and water rights; establishing procedures for permitting, monitoring, and reporting of groundwater use. Effective date.
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Summary AI-generated
Oklahoma Senate Bill 259 addresses water and water rights by establishing procedures for the permitting, monitoring, and reporting of groundwater use. The legislation also includes provisions regarding its effective date.
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Issue tags AI-classified
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Sponsors
- Brent Howard Republican lead
- Carl Newton Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Reading | upper | pass | 38 | 10 | 0 | May 14, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Third Reading | lower | pass | 87 | 1 | 10 | May 6, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Energy And Natural Resources Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs | lower | pass | 8 | 6 | 0 | Apr 13, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Energy Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs | lower | pass | 8 | 0 | 0 | Apr 8, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Advance | upper | pass | 34 | 8 | 6 | Mar 25, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Third Reading | upper | pass | 36 | 10 | 2 | Mar 25, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended Cs | upper | pass | 7 | 1 | 0 | Mar 5, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |