Water and water rights; creating the Oklahoma Water Infrastructure Loan Program and Revolving Fund; stating Program and Fund purposes. Emergency.
SB 265 creates the Oklahoma Water Infrastructure Loan Program and Revolving Fund to provide low-interest loans for water system improvements. It directly affects municipalities and water districts by enabling them to access funding for projects like upgrading pipes, treatment facilities, or water supply systems. The bill establishes a revolving fund that replenishes as loans are repaid, ensuring ongoing availability of capital. The "Emergency" designation indicates it aims for rapid implementation to address urgent water infrastructure needs.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Feb 26, 2025
How they voted
21–2
Passed
Total votes 23
Feb 26, 2025
D
Democratic6
83% Yea
R
Republican17
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass as amended Appropriations committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (21-2)
senate
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Energy committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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