Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1509: Groundwater use; modifying provisions related to spacing of wells. Effective date.
Status: Signed into law, May 11, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to groundwater use; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.17, which relates to spacing rules; conforming statutory reference; removing requirement for certain public hearing; authorizing adoption of certain spacing; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Spacing of water wells.
From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:
An Act relating to groundwater use; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.17, which relates to spacing rules; conforming statutory reference; removing requirement for certain public hearing; authorizing adoption of certain spacing; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Spacing of water wells SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.17, is amended to read as follows: Section 1020.17. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board may promulgate rules under Article I of the Administrative Procedures Act which establish a proper spacing of wells which, in its judgment, is necessary to an orderly withdrawal of water in relation to the allocation, by regular permits and temporary permits, of water to the land overlying the basin or subbasin. The Board shall conduct at least one public hearing at a location within or in close proximity to each major basin or subbasin before adopting rules establishing well spacing for such basin or subbasin may adopt specific spacing for each basin as part of establishing a maximum annual yield pursuant to Section 1020.6 of this title. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026. Passed the Senate the 25th day of March, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 4th day of May, 2026. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of …
Sponsors
- George Burns (R, SD-005)
- Darcy Jech (R, SD-026) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Enrolled, to House
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 61 Nays: 28
- : General Order
- : CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
- : Coauthored by Senator(s) Burns
Votes
- Third Reading (May 4, 2026): 61 yea, 28 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 13, 2026): 11 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 6, 2026): 6 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 25, 2026): 37 yea, 7 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (March 25, 2026): 43 yea, 0 nay, failed
- Senate Energy Committee (February 5, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Waters and Water Rights
Common questions
- What is SB1509?
- SB1509 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Groundwater use; modifying provisions related to spacing of wells. Effective date.
- What does SB1509 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to groundwater use; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.17, which relates to spacing rules; conforming statutory reference; removing requirement for certain public hearing; authorizing adoption of certain spacing; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Spacing of water wells.
- What is the status of SB1509?
- Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/07/2026 (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1509?
- Darcy Jech (R, SD-026), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB1509?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1509&Session=2600
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