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OK SB1162

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ann Griffin

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma statute Section 160.12 to add requirements for proper location and decommissioning of wind turbines and wind energy facilities to protect public health and safety
  • Requires landowners affected by wind energy development have access to adequate information to verify accuracy of their payments
  • Establishes that abandoned or improperly maintained wind energy facilities pose hazards through mechanical failures, electrical hazards, or release of hazardous substances
  • Mandates standards for suitable location and safe decommissioning of wind energy facilities, with assurance of adequate financial resources for end-of-life decommissioning
  • Committee amendment removed the emergency clause that would have made the act effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Wind energy; protect public health and safety in locating wind energy facilities. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Emergency clause stricken

2/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy2/2/2016

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