HB4459Introduced in the House
Waters and water rights; metering of wells; requiring Water Resources Board provide certain allocation of groundwater; permits; requirements; measurements; effective date.
Introduced by Carl Newton, District 58
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Waters and water rights; metering of wells; requiring Water Resources Board provide certain allocation of groundwater; permits; requirements; measurements; effective date.
Where it stands
Second Reading referred to Energy
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · March 11, 2026
65
Yes
28
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Absent |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | No |
| Rick West | 3 | No |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Newton
Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
Referred to Energy
Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy
Authored by Senator Jech (principal Senate author)
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
General Order
Amended
Title stricken
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 65 Nays: 28
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Energy
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- House Committee Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 (amendment)
- House Committee Policy Committee Recommendation (amendment)
- House Committee Proposed Policy Committee Recommendation - - Amendment 1 (amendment)
- House Floor 1 Floor Amendment by CALDWELL (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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