Loading chat...
OK HB1156
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rusty Cornwell
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Changes the effective date of wind energy facility setback requirements from August 21, 2015 to November 1, 2025.
-
Establishes minimum setback distances for wind turbine towers: 1.5 nautical miles from public-use airports and municipality-owned airports, 1.5 nautical miles from public schools and hospitals, and one-half mile from adjacent property lines.
-
Requires wind energy facility owners to submit attestation of compliance with setback requirements in Corporation Commission reports, with stakeholder disputes resolved in district courts.
-
Prohibits construction or expansion of wind turbines without an active FAA Determination of No Hazard and resolved Department of Defense adverse impacts as certified by the Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse.
-
Imposes administrative penalties up to $1,500 per day per violation for owners failing to obtain required FAA and Department of Defense clearances before construction begins, and authorizes court actions to prevent violations.
Legislative Description
Wind energy facilities; prohibiting construction of wind energy facilities within certain distance of adjacent properties; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Energy
2/4/2025