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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Darcy Jech | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Reading referred to Energy
- First Reading
- Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- Referred for engrossment
- Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 65 Nays: 28
- Title stricken
- Amended
- General Order
- CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
- Authored by Senator Jech (principal Senate author)
- Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy
- Referred to Energy
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