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OK SB1573
OK SB1573Rural Economic Action Plan of 1996; expanding eligible entities and expenditures. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Rural Economic Action Plan of 1996; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2003, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 77, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2003), which relates to the administration of appropriations to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board; expanding entities eligible to receive monies; expanding eligible water quality projects; updating statutory language; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill expands the types of entities eligible to receive funds from the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant program and broadens the scope of eligible water quality projects. Specifically, it allows irrigation districts and rural water districts to receive REAP funds, in addition to cities, towns, and unincorporated areas previously covered. The bill also clarifies that funds can be used for improvements and repairs to existing water infrastructure for these newly eligible districts, as well as for sewer line construction or repair, water line construction or repair, water treatment, water acquisition, distribution, or recovery, and related projects. The REAP program, established in 1996, aims to provide financial assistance for economic development and water infrastructure in rural Oklahoma. The bill also makes minor updates to the names of some regional development districts. Finally, it declares an emergency, meaning the changes will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife Committee then to Appropriations Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1573&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1573 INT FI | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1573%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1573%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1573%20INT.PDF |
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