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OK SB300

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Trebilcock

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law to define "long-term gas supply agreement" as any natural gas contract with a term of 3-20 years.

  • Authorizes electric utilities to enter into long-term natural gas supply agreements and requires filing with the Corporation Commission for review and approval before execution.

  • Requires the Commission to determine if the utility acted prudently, if the agreement benefits consumers, and if it is in the public interest.

  • Prohibits the Commission from reversing its approval of a long-term gas supply agreement even if the market price of natural gas later becomes lower than the contract price.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2011 with an emergency clause for immediate effect.

Legislative Description

Electric utilities; Corporation Commission, show cause proceedings; plan compliance with federal requirements. Emergency.

Utilities

Last Action

coauthored by Trebilcock (principal House author)

2/28/2011

Committee Referrals

Energy2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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