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OK SB300
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
John Trebilcock
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma law to define "long-term gas supply agreement" as any natural gas contract with a term of 3-20 years.
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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.
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Requires the Commission to determine if the utility acted prudently, if the agreement benefits consumers, and if it is in the public interest.
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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.
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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