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OK SB468
Bill
Status
3/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Calvey
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AI Summary
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Establishes new Section 137.2 of Title 52 that classifies municipal, county, or political subdivision regulations concerning oil and gas operations as a taking requiring compensation if they interfere with mineral estate use, substantially increase operation costs, reduce fair market value of minerals, or prohibit access to mineral development.
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Exempts ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, or policies adopted or implemented prior to December 31, 2014 from the taking classification.
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Repeals 52 O.S. 2011, Section 137, which previously granted certain powers to cities and towns relating to oil and gas exploration.
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Declares an emergency to make the act effective immediately upon passage and approval rather than waiting for normal statutory implementation.
Legislative Description
Oil and gas; prohibiting local regulation of certain oil and gas activities. Emergency.
Last Action
Conferees unable to agree
5/22/2015