Bill No. 133 amends Section 1020.7 of Title 82 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to groundwater permit applications. The bill requires individuals intending to use groundwater to apply to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for a permit before drilling or extracting water from existing wells. The application process will now include a requirement for applicants to provide documentation proving they possess a valid, unexpired driver's license issued in Oklahoma or a valid United States passport. Additionally, the language in the bill changes the term "make application" to "apply."

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause, allowing it to be enacted immediately upon passage and approval. This urgency is justified by the need to preserve public peace, health, or safety. The amendments aim to streamline the application process and ensure that applicants have proper identification when seeking permits for groundwater use.