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OK SCR16

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Frank Simpson

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma State Legislature expresses full support for construction of the Keystone XL pipeline project and encourages issuance of a Presidential Permit for the project
  • Resolution cites global energy security concerns and notes that Cushing, Oklahoma serves as a major oil storage hub and critical point on the pipeline route
  • Keystone XL pipeline project expected to increase pipeline capacity, provide stable crude oil supply from Canada to domestic refineries, and ease pipeline congestion in Cushing
  • Pipeline project anticipated to create thousands of jobs and increase state and local tax revenues across Oklahoma and the region
  • Directs distribution of resolution copies to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, and all members of Oklahoma's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Concurrent resolution supporting construction of Keystone XL pipeline project; directing distribution.

Oil and Gas

Last Action

Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State

5/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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