Water and water rights; creating the Oklahoma Regional Water District Act; requiring development and coordination of certain districts for promulgation of regional water plans. Effective date.

SB 914 creates the "Oklahoma Regional Water District Act," requiring the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to designate geographic regions as water districts by July 1, 2026. These districts must develop regional water plans by July 2026, including specific strategies for droughts at 50% and 75% water flow, and address water conservation, supply development, and fair adjustments to water rights. The plans must be reviewed by the Board, include public hearings, and be updated every five years, with conflict resolution mechanisms for disputes between districts. The bill directly affects counties, municipalities, agricultural interests, water utilities, and regional planning groups across Oklahoma.