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OK HB3464

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Boles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Energy Storage Resource Safety Act requiring energy storage facilities to comply with International Fire Code and NFPA 855 2026 standards, maintain site-specific emergency operations plans accessible to first responders, and offer free training to local fire departments on incident response

  • Establishes decommissioning requirements for energy storage agreements executed after the effective date, mandating removal of equipment to at least 3 feet below surface grade, financial assurance (via parent company guaranty, letter of credit, or bond), and updated cost estimates by the 10th anniversary of operations and every 5 years thereafter

  • Creates the Oklahoma Solar Energy Development Act requiring solar facility owners to provide payment statements to landowners paid based on energy production, allow landowner record inspections to verify payments, and maintain commercial general liability insurance with landowners named as additional insureds

  • Mandates solar facility developers submit notification of intent to build to the Corporation Commission at least 6 months before construction, publish notice in local newspapers, notify oil and gas operators by certified mail, and hold a public meeting within 60 days of publication

  • Sets Fire Marshal review fees at no more than $0.06 per square foot (capped at $500,000 per facility) for energy storage, wind, and solar facilities, with 75% distributed to local fire departments and 25% retained for regulatory purposes, and requires review completion within 30 calendar days

Legislative Description

Energy; creating the Energy Storage Resource Safety Act; energy storage resources; report; emergency operations plan; State Fire Marshall; fees; Solar Energy Development Act; statements; records; Corporation Commission; effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative(s) Chapman, Dobrinski

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities2/10/2026
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/10/2026
Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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