Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB4316: Rural water districts; removing certain limitations prohibiting the organizing of a district; emergency.
Status: Signed into law, May 11, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to rural water districts; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1324.31, which relates to organization of a district; removing certain limitations prohibiting the organizing of a district; making certain exclusion; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Rural water districts.
From the enrolled text, May 4, 2026:
An Act relating to rural water districts; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1324.31, which relates to organization of a district; removing certain limitations prohibiting the organizing of a district; making certain exclusion; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Rural water districts SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1324.31, is amended to read as follows: Section 1324.31. Pursuant to the provisions of this act, any corporation which was formed prior to December 1, 1988, may organize and constitute a district for the purpose of providing rural water service subject to the provisions of the Rural Water, Sewer, Gas and Solid Waste Management Districts Act. Provided, however, that nothing in this section shall authorize the organization or reorganization of a solid waste management district pursuant to this section. SECTION 2. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. Passed the House of Representatives the 9th day of March, 2026. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the 4th day of May, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ …
Sponsors
- Ken Luttrell (R, HD-037)
- Timmons, Aletia (D, 97)
- Gerrid Kendrix (R, HD-052) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
- : Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 1
- : General Order, Considered
- : Placed on General Order
- : Reported Do Pass Energy committee; CR filed
Votes
- Third Reading (May 4, 2026): 47 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Senate Energy Committee (April 23, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 9, 2026): 83 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 25, 2026): 14 yea, 0 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 HB4316?
- HB4316 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Rural water districts; removing certain limitations prohibiting the organizing of a district; emergency.
- What does HB4316 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to rural water districts; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1324.31, which relates to organization of a district; removing certain limitations prohibiting the organizing of a district; making certain exclusion; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Rural water districts.
- What is the status of HB4316?
- Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/11/2026 (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4316?
- Gerrid Kendrix (R, HD-052), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4316?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB4316&Session=2600
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