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OK SB1314
OK SB1314Groundwater use; increasing cap of certain fund related to commercial drilling and plugging. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to groundwater use; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.16, which relates to commercial drilling or plugging license; increasing cap of certain fund; increasing amount of allowable expenditures from certain fund; increasing amount by which certain funds must be transferred; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill increases the financial limits for the Well Drillers and Pump Installers Remedial Action Indemnity Fund, which is used to protect groundwater from pollution caused by wells or boreholes that don't meet standards or have been abandoned. Specifically, the maximum amount the fund can hold is raised from $50,000 to $100,000, and the maximum expenditure allowed for remedial action on a single well, borehole, or pump is increased from $10,000 to $25,000. Additionally, when the fund reaches its new higher cap of $100,000, excess fees, reimbursements, and penalties will be transferred to a separate "Well Drillers and Pump Installers Regulation Account" to fund inspections, licensing, enforcement, and education related to well drilling and pump installation. The bill also updates some statutory language and references and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on General Order (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1314&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1314%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1314 INT FI | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1314%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1314%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1314%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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