HB 4472 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

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

This bill names the "Waters and Water Rights Modernization Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It specifies that the act will not be codified into Oklahoma's official statutes. As a procedural measure, it establishes the act's name and implementation timeline without detailing substantive policy changes. The bill is in early legislative stages, having been introduced and referred to committee in February 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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