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OK SB926

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Skye McNiel

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 27A O.S. 2011, Section 2-10-205 to establish energy efficiency through recovery and reuse of recyclable materials as a priority for energy-intensive industries in Oklahoma.

  • Defines "energy-intensive industry" to include information technology/data centers, consumer product manufacturing, food processing, and materials manufacturers (aluminum, chemicals, forest products, metal casting, glass, petroleum refining, mining, and steel).

  • Directs state regulatory agencies to encourage recycling in energy-intensive industries as part of the Oklahoma Recycling Initiative.

  • Requires municipalities with populations over 5,000 to develop recycling programs including waste paper collection, with options to evaluate alternative methods and establish public education efforts.

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

Legislative Description

Recycling; Oklahoma Recycling Initiative; priority for certain energy intensive industries to achieve energy efficiency. Emergency.

Natural Resources

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/13/2013

5/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Energy & Aerospace3/14/2013
Energy2/13/2013
Rules2/5/2013

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