SB 695 Summary

• Amends Section 24A.27 to allow state environmental agencies and public utilities to keep vulnerability assessments of critical assets confidential, with access granted only to public bodies for functions specifically related to their duties.

• Adds new categories of confidential information under Section 24A.28, including maps, plats, plans, and infrastructure information relating to critical assets operated by state environmental agencies or public utilities.

• Defines "state environmental agencies" to include the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Corporation Commission, Department of Agriculture, Conservation Commission, Wildlife Conservation Department, Department of Mines, and Department of Environmental Quality.

• Defines "public utility" as any individual, firm, association, or corporation providing electricity, telecommunications, natural gas, or water services for compensation in Oklahoma.

• Declares an emergency effective date, making the act take effect immediately upon passage and approval.