Oklahoma SB1314: Groundwater use; increasing cap of certain fund related to commercial drilling and plugging. Effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to groundwater use; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.16, which relates to commercial drilling or plugging license; increasing cap of certain fund; increasing amount of allowable expenditures from certain fund; increasing amount by which certain funds must be transferred; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Well Drillers and Pump Installers Remedial Action Indemnity Fund.

From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:

An Act relating to groundwater use; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.16, which relates to commercial drilling or plugging license; increasing cap of certain fund; increasing amount of allowable expenditures from certain fund; increasing amount by which certain funds must be transferred; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Well Drillers and Pump Installers Remedial Action Indemnity Fund SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.16, is amended to read as follows: Section 1020.16. A. All persons engaged in the commercial drilling or commercial plugging of groundwater wells, monitoring wells, observation wells, wells utilized for heat exchange purposes, including, but not limited to, heat pump wells and geothermal wells, and in the commercial drilling or plugging of geotechnical borings and all persons engaged in the commercial installation of water well pumps in this state shall make application for and become licensed with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Persons required to be licensed pursuant to this section shall pay an annual fee as required by the Board. The fees shall be deposited and expended as provided in subsection D of this section. B. The Board may prepare examinations and establish other requirements for applicants to obtain, maintain, and renew licenses and operator certifications. The examinations shall test the knowledge and skills of: 1. Water well drillers …

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Sponsors

• Darcy Jech (R, SD-026) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 11, 2026: Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
2. May 5, 2026: Sent to Governor
3. May 5, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
4. May 5, 2026: Enrolled, to House
5. May 4, 2026: Referred for enrollment
6. May 4, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
7. May 4, 2026: Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 85 Nays: 2
8. May 4, 2026: General Order
9. April 13, 2026: CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
10. April 1, 2026: Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Energy

Votes

• Third Reading (May 4, 2026): 85 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 13, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 1, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading (February 25, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Energy Committee (February 5, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1314?

SB1314 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Groundwater use; increasing cap of certain fund related to commercial drilling and plugging. Effective date.

What does SB1314 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to groundwater use; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.16, which relates to commercial drilling or plugging license; increasing cap of certain fund; increasing amount of allowable expenditures from certain fund; increasing amount by which certain funds must be transferred; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Well Drillers and Pump Installers Remedial Action Indemnity Fund.

What is the status of SB1314?

Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/07/2026 (May 11, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1314?

Darcy Jech (R, SD-026).

Where is the official record for SB1314?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1314&Session=2600