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OK HB2787

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hardin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Oklahoma Corporation Commission's jurisdiction to include the condition and safety of roads and bridges used when transporting saltwater, mineral brines, waste oil, and other deleterious substances from oil and gas operations

  • Amends 52 O.S. 2011, Section 139, adding road and bridge oversight to the Commission's existing authority over handling, transportation, storage, and disposition of oil and gas industry byproducts

  • Applies to roads and bridges used in connection with drilling, development, producing, and operating oil and gas wells at Commission-regulated facilities and other oil and gas extraction sites

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval rather than following the standard effective date

Legislative Description

Oil and gas; expanding authority of the Corporation Commission to the condition of roads and bridges; emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Transportation

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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