Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1009: Water and water rights; defining term. Effective date.
Status: In committee, February 9, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to water and water rights; defining term; construing provision; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 16, 2025:
An Act relating to water and water rights; defining term; construing provision; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1702 of Title 82, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A "basin integrity study" means a scientific study to determine sustainable instream flow regimes tailored for certain basins in certain seasons in this state. Results of such studies shall meet the demand of consumptive and nonconsumptive uses including, but not limited to, sustainable growth, water quality, tourism, and economic, agricultural, environmental, industrial, and municipal development. A basin integrity study shall not be construed as a means to revoke private water rights or interfere with senior water permitting. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2025. 60-1-115 RD 1/16/2025 2:22:04 PM Req. No. 115 Page 1
Sponsors
- George Burns (R, SD-005)
- Ty Burns (R, HD-035)
- David Bullard (R, SD-006) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Coauthored by Senator Burns
- : Second Reading referred to Energy
- : Coauthored by Representative Humphrey (principal House author)
- : Authored by Senator Bullard
- : First Reading
Common questions
- What is SB1009?
- SB1009 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Water and water rights; defining term. Effective date.
- What does SB1009 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to water and water rights; defining term; construing provision; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of SB1009?
- In committee as of February 9, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Senator Burns (February 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1009?
- David Bullard (R, SD-006), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1009?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1009&Session=2600
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