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OK SB355

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Marty Quinn

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires wind energy facility owners to post a bond with the Oklahoma Secretary of State of at least $25,000 per wind turbine prior to construction, with financial security sufficient to cover entire decommissioning costs.

  • Removes exception for wind energy facilities on owner's property, making all wind facilities subject to the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act requirements.

  • Prohibits wind energy facility construction within 3 miles of residential dwellings, 1/2 mile of adjacent property lines, 2 miles of public roads, 3 miles of cities/towns, airports, schools, or hospitals without written consent.

  • Requires wind facility owners to obtain permits from county commissioners and municipalities before construction, providing leases, consents, and bonds for property damage during construction.

  • Changes financial security filing requirement from year 15 to year 10 of operation, with subsequent filings every 10 years, and increases administrative penalties to $1,500 per day for non-compliance.

Legislative Description

Wind energy; modifying the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act; requiring additional bonds covering decommissioning. Effective date.

Last Action

coauthored by Fields

2/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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