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OK HB1450

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Shaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an indefinite moratorium on construction or expansion of any new or existing wind and utility-scale solar energy facilities in Oklahoma, effective immediately upon passage

  • Prohibits all state agencies, authorities, boards, commissions, political subdivisions, and their officials from issuing permits for wind or utility-scale solar facility construction or expansion

  • Exempts facilities that were properly permitted, obtained Regional Transmission Organization approval, and are commercially operable prior to the act's passage

  • Exempts wind and solar facilities already in operation prior to the act's passage

  • Declared an emergency measure for public peace, health, or safety, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Renewable energy facilities; placing a moratorium on construction or expansion of certain wind and solar energy facilities in this state; emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Energy

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy2/4/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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