This bill amends Section 2-6-103.1 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to contracts for technical assistance programs related to rural water and wastewater systems. The amendment authorizes the Department of Environmental Quality to contract not only with the Oklahoma Rural Water Association but also with qualified state suppliers for providing technical assistance to rural water and wastewater system operators. Additionally, the Department is permitted to engage with other nonprofit entities if it determines that they can deliver equally effective and efficient services. The bill emphasizes the flexibility of the Department of Environmental Quality in selecting contractors for technical assistance, thereby potentially enhancing the support available to rural water and wastewater systems across the state. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2026.