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OK HB4246
OK HB4246Waters and water rights; authorizing the Department of Environmental Quality to contract with certain parties; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to waters and water rights; amending 27A O.S. 2021, Section 2-6-103.1, which relates to contracts for technical assistance programs; authorizing the Department of Environmental Quality to contract with certain suppliers; authorizing the Department to use a portion of certain funds to contract with certain parties; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to contract with "qualified state suppliers" in addition to the Oklahoma Rural Water Association for technical assistance programs aimed at helping rural water and wastewater system operators. The DEQ can use a portion of funds designated for grants and assistance to these systems to pay for these contracts, and this assistance can also cover responses to drinking water or wastewater emergencies. The bill also clarifies that the DEQ can contract with other nonprofit entities if they can provide equally effective and efficient services, and it sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4246&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB4246%20CS.PDF |
| Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB4246%20FULLPCS1%20CHRIS%20KANNADY-JL.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB4246%20FULLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB4246%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4246%20INT.PDF |
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