SB 660 Summary

• Declares legislative findings that conflicts may arise between Oklahoma's oil and gas production industry and its developing wind energy industry regarding rights to surface and mineral interests.

• Encourages the Corporation Commission to study issues related to the legal and equitable relationships between surface rights owners for wind energy and mineral interest owners for oil and gas exploration and production.

• Requests the Corporation Commission propose legislative recommendations to clarify these relationships in statute before legal disputes occur.

• Aims to encourage development of oil, gas, and wind resources while protecting the rights and property of Oklahoma citizens and businesses.

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