Video & Transcript Research : 'OWRB'

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  • in our water infrastructure, water and wastewater infrastructure to get competitive loans with the OWRB
  • OWRB.
  • When you say OWRB is going to do this, on these loans, are we going to back the loan?
  • Members, um, OWRB has studied our many numerous aquifers. Not all of them are built the same.
  • This bill will be subject to existing OWRB rules related to well spacing.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Feb 25th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations

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  • Talking to OwRB, there's some other programs They have that.
  • So we may strike that, moving forward with some further conversations with OwRB.
  • infrastructure water programs through the Districts or through the state, that would be up to the OwRB
  • It's still in the bill, moving forward, but that is something OwRB said could potentially be stricken
  • But that language there, OwRB has said that we may need to take that out, moving forward, if the bill
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  • So basically, this establishes A way to infrastructure program for competitive loans under the OwRB.
  • This allows the OwRB to go in and look at the spacings they need to do now.
  • There is nothing in the OwRB rules or laws that says that you will be restricted from having a well.
  • So, they The OwRB does set up exceptions for those situations like you're describing.
  • Now I see the OwRB a little bit different than a lot of the different agencies.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations REVISED Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Appropriations

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  • The Senate Bill 1333 is pretty well reflective of the budget request by OwRB.
  • So, would it be an appropriation to OwRB under their program guidelines?
  • And so, initially, if we would go with the OWRB appropriation request, then they would use a piece of
  • There'd be pieces of that would go to several different departments and divisions within OWRB.
  • So, certainly, with the technical assistance that would be provided through OWRB, they will work with
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  • They're given a permit by the OwRB to use so much water and so, all I'm asking is that we measure that
  • If there is an individual, it addresses in section two there, OWRB, if our complaints are brought forward
  • , the OWRB will investigate.
  • To do the surveillance, if you will, monitoring the administration from the OwRB.
  • There is some projected cost to the To the OwRB, but not a significant amount. And I apologize.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy Feb 11th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Energy

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  • And then, they would give a certification to the OwRB to have records of that.
  • And so that's never happened by or OwRB. But that is a concern.
  • But this would, if you're going to sign up for the five-year, it's going to be whatever the OwRB approves
  • So it's leaving that up to the OwRB on what they feel like is an adequate good Is the measuring system
  • What other providers are out there other than the OwRB who are we talking about? I have no idea.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy 2ND REVISED Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Energy

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  • Yes, the OwRB keeps a pretty comprehensive list going of those needs based on prioritization.
  • I think that what you're seeing the OwRB asked for.
  • And so the The OwRB is very versed in administering those federal programs.
  • Senator Green, members, symbol 1314, that is a request of OwRB.
  • OwRB manages this, the state's groundwater well drillers and pump installers program.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • However, there will be portions of this bill that are taken out at the direction of the OwRB.
  • With the title on, that 2% will not be in the bill, so that's something that OwRB said they do not need
  • OwRB has that data, and there's billions and billions of...
  • So, OwRB would have that data.
  • If you had five years to work on it, why are you giving 2% to OwRB for fifty million dollars?
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Energy

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  • Basically, like I said, this is an OWRB request bill.
  • OWRB hires engineers and consultants for many projects that the agency does not have adequate staff or
Keywords: 914, all
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2nd Revised Apr 20th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

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  • Bill 4075 is reclassified and reappropriating funds to other water and wastewater projects within OwRB
  • And provide OwRB with flexibility. We do pass. Seconded by Senator Rossino.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations 2ND REVISED Mar 4th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations

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  • Yeah, cities or counties or water districts could apply to OwRB for 0% loans. member_7455 For this funding
  • numerous water bills on both sides of the aisle, a lot of great interest spent a lot of time with OwRB
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

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  • in the Oklahoma Water Sources Board a $35 million for a revolving loan fund to be administered by OwRB
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  • Thank you, OWRB team. Commissioner Osborne, yeah, that's great. Thank you for hustling over here.
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  • This just extends the sunset on the gross production tax portion that goes to the OwRB conservation commission
  • With that, that and then also gives some OwRB some Funding to for questions.
  • OwRB is in agreement with this. Is this correct? Thank you.