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OK SB356

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Calvey

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new section to Oklahoma Statutes as Section 904 of Title 52 allowing prevailing parties in actions subject to the Energy Litigation Reform Act to recover reasonable attorney fees, costs, and litigation expenses.

  • Declares an emergency exists for preservation of public peace, health, and safety, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

  • Strikes the emergency language through House Amendment No. 1, removing the emergency clause from the final version.

  • Passed the Senate on March 3, 2015 and the House on April 20, 2015.

Legislative Description

Oil and gas; providing for prevailing parties to recover costs.

Last Action

Conferees unable to agree

5/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Environmental Law3/10/2015
Judiciary2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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