Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 4316 — Rural water districts; removing certain limitations prohibiting the organizing of a district; emergency.

Last action — Approved by Governor 05/11/2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 11, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows certain corporations to organize rural water districts without previous limitations.

This bill amends existing laws to permit corporations formed before December 1, 1988, to organize rural water districts. It excludes solid waste management districts and includes an emergency declaration for immediate effect.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to House Bill 4316 make changes to the management of rural water districts. Specifically, it now allows any corporation formed before December 1, 1988, to organize as a rural water service district, while clarifying that it does not permit the formation of solid waste management districts. This matters because it streamlines the process for providing essential water services in rural areas, while ensuring that waste management remains regulated separately. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately after being approved, emphasizing the urgency of these changes for public health and safety.

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ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED HOUSE BILL NO.
Kendrix and Luttrell of the House and Howard of the Senate 6 8 An Act relating to rural water districts;
Kendrix, Luttrell, and Timmons of the House and Howard of the Senate An Act relating to rural water districts;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Rural water districts BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
ENGR.
SECTION 2.
H.
B.
NO.
4316 Page 1 SECTION 2.
7 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the 4th day of May, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ ENR.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor 05/11/2026

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Enrolled measure signed, returned to House

  4. Enrolled, signed, to Senate

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Engrossed measure signed, returned to House

  7. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 1

  8. General Order, Considered

  9. Placed on General Order

  10. Reported Do Pass Energy committee; CR filed

  11. Second Reading referred to Energy

  12. Coauthored by Representative Timmons

  13. First Reading

  14. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  15. Referred for engrossment

  16. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 83 Nays: 6

  17. General Order

  18. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee

  19. Authored by Senator Howard (principal Senate author)

  20. Coauthored by Representative(s) Luttrell

  21. Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Energy

  22. Referred to Energy

  23. Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

  24. Authored by Representative Kendrix

  25. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 47 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 38100
Democrat 9000
Total 47100
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Bryan Logan Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Nay
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 83 Yea · 6 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 64609
Unaffiliated 3001
Democrat 16001
Total 836011
% of votes cast 83%6%0%11%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Not Voting
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Not Voting
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Nay
John Pfeiffer Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Not Voting
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Not Voting
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Not Voting
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Nay
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Not Voting
Rande Worthen Republican Not Voting
Rick West Republican Nay
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Nay
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Nay

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Energy And Natural Resources Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 11000
Democrat 2000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea

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Energy Committee: Do Pass

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 3000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4316?
HB 4316 is sponsored by Gerrid Kendrix (Republican) and Brent Howard (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4316?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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