Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4459: Waters and water rights; metering of wells; requiring Water Resources Board provide certain allocation of groundwater; permits; requirements; measurements; effective date.

Passed one chamber Last action April 1, 2026: Second Reading referred to Energy

Plain-language summary

HB 4459 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Waters and water rights; metering of wells; requiring Water Resources Board provide certain allocation of groundwater; permits; requirements; measurements; effective date. Primary sponsor: Carl Newton (Republican), Darcy Jech (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Second Reading referred to Energy.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Carl Newton (Republican); Darcy Jech (Republican).