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OK SB2
Bill
AI Summary
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Wind turbine towers in "affected counties" (population density >8.5 persons/sq mile and average wind speed <9.5 mph) must be located at least 1.5 times the tip height from property lines and at least 0.5 nautical miles from dwelling structures
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Property owners may waive setback requirements, and executing a lease with a wind energy company for tower placement constitutes an automatic waiver
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County voters can modify or eliminate setback limitations through a referendum initiated by county commissioners or by petition signed by 10% of voters from the last presidential election, with votes allowed only once every 5 years
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Wind energy companies have 4 years from securing grid interconnection rights to begin substantial construction; projects with 3+ years of existing interconnection rights get 12 months from the effective date
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Oklahoma Corporation Commission must maintain a public database showing setback provision status for each county, including applicable expiration dates
Legislative Description
Wind energy; providing setback requirements for certain affected counties; waiver; referral of question to eligible voters; zoning; construction; exemptions; database.
Last Action
HAs read
5/8/2025