Water and water rights; defining term. Effective date.

SB 1009 defines a "basin integrity study" in Oklahoma law as a scientific study to determine sustainable water flows for specific river basins during certain seasons. These studies must consider water needs for agriculture, environmental protection, tourism, and community development, but explicitly state they cannot revoke private water rights or interfere with existing water permits. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025, and serves only to clarify terminology for future water management efforts.