Oklahoma HB4230: Waters and water rights; rural water district; nonprofit rural water corporation; board members; Oklahoma Water Resource Board; workshops; qualified state supplier; effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to waters and water rights; amending O.S. 2021, Section 1324.16, which relates to training requirements for board members of a rural water district or a nonprofit rural water corporation; permitting the Oklahoma Water Resource Board to organize training workshops in cooperation with a qualified state supplier; and providing an effective date.

From the engrossed text, March 23, 2026:

An Act relating to waters and water rights; amending O.S. 2021, Section 1324.16, which relates to training requirements for board members of a rural water district or a nonprofit rural water corporation; permitting the Oklahoma Water Resource Board to organize training workshops in cooperation with a qualified state supplier; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1324.16, is amended to read as follows: Section 1324.16. A. Except as otherwise provided by law: 1. The term of office of every member elected to an original board shall be until the date of the annual meeting of the participating members of either the first, second or third year following the year of the incorporation of the district. Members shall serve until their successors are elected and have qualified. As nearly as possible, the terms of an equal number of directors on any such board shall expire on each of the dates; ENGR. H. B. NO. 4230 Page 2. The bylaws of the district shall specify the length of the term of office of its directors, which term shall not exceed six (6) years. At the annual meeting of each year after the year of the election of the original board members, elections shall be held to …

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Sponsors

• Ken Luttrell (R, HD-037)
• Chris Kannady (R, HD-091) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 1, 2026: Second Reading referred to Energy
2. March 24, 2026: First Reading
3. March 24, 2026: Engrossed, signed, to Senate
4. March 23, 2026: Referred for engrossment
5. March 23, 2026: Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 84 Nays: 10
6. March 23, 2026: General Order
7. March 4, 2026: Authored by Senator Kern (principal Senate author)
8. March 4, 2026: CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
9. February 11, 2026: Coauthored by Representative(s) Luttrell
10. February 11, 2026: Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Energy

Votes

• Third Reading (March 23, 2026): 84 yea, 10 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (March 4, 2026): 11 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (February 11, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Energy Committee (February 11, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB4230?

HB4230 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Waters and water rights; rural water district; nonprofit rural water corporation; board members; Oklahoma Water Resource Board; workshops; qualified state supplier; effective date.

What does HB4230 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to waters and water rights; amending O.S. 2021, Section 1324.16, which relates to training requirements for board members of a rural water district or a nonprofit rural water corporation; permitting the Oklahoma Water Resource Board to organize training workshops in cooperation with a qualified state supplier; and providing an effective date.

What is the status of HB4230?

In committee as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Energy (April 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4230?

Chris Kannady (R, HD-091), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB4230?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB4230&Session=2600