Oklahoma · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 259: Water and water rights; establishing procedures for permitting, monitoring, and reporting of groundwater use; making an appropriation to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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; making an appropriation to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Effective date. Primary sponsor: Carl Newton (Republican), Brent Howard (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2025): Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Brent Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)
- Second Reading referred to Energy Committee then to Appropriations Committee
- Authored by Senator Howard
- First Reading