Bill > HB1813

This bill authorizes the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to establish memorandums of understanding or contracts with specific Oklahoma-based not-for-profit organizations, particularly the Oklahoma Rural Water Association, that specialize in community water and wastewater systems. The purpose of these agreements is to provide technical assistance and training for board members and operators, with the ultimate goal of ensuring continuous and uninterrupted water and wastewater services to residents in rural areas. The bill requires that any organization the OWRB partners with must have a proven track record of expertise in water and wastewater system management. The legislation will become effective on November 1, 2025, and will be codified as Section 1324.27 of Title 82 in the Oklahoma Statutes, creating a new legal framework for the OWRB to collaborate with specialized nonprofit entities to support rural water infrastructure and service delivery.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1813&Session=2600