Oklahoma Water Resources Board; making an appropriation. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1345 allocates $2 million from Oklahoma's general revenue to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will specifically hire an engineer to develop a regional water district serving Creek and Okmulgee counties. This bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency to address immediate water resource planning needs. The measure directly affects the OWRB's budget and the residents of Creek and Okmulgee counties through the planned water district implementation.