Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 259: Water and water rights; establishing procedures for permitting, monitoring, and reporting of groundwater use. Effective date.

Enacted Last action May 29, 2026: Approved by Governor 05/20/2026

Plain-language summary

SB 259 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Water and water rights; establishing procedures for permitting, monitoring, and reporting of groundwater use. Effective date. Primary sponsor: Brent Howard (Republican), Carl Newton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Approved by Governor 05/20/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brent Howard (Republican); Carl Newton (Republican).