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OK SB1012

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Casey Murdock

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends setback requirements for wind energy facilities under the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act by establishing a waiver process for school and hospital setback distances.

  • Allows school boards and hospital governing bodies to waive the 1.5 nautical mile setback requirement for wind turbines through majority vote, with written approval submitted to the Corporation Commission.

  • Updates military installation compliance requirements to clarify FAA Form 7460-1 procedures and requires active Determination of No Hazard documentation and Department of Defense impact resolution before construction.

  • Establishes administrative penalties up to $1,500 per day per violation for facility owners who fail to submit required FAA determinations and DoD documentation prior to construction start.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2025, with emergency provisions allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act; establishing waiver process for certain setback provisions. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy2/4/2025

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