Waters and water rights; creating the Waters and Water Rights Modernization Act of 2026; effective date.

This bill establishes the Waters and Water Rights Modernization Act of 2026, which serves as a framework for future water management reforms in Oklahoma. The legislation does not currently include specific operational provisions but creates a legal title for subsequent water rights modernization efforts. It will take effect on November 1, 2026, and is not yet codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill is currently in its early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and referred to the Rules Committee.