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OK HB3469

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Boles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Operators with valid Category A surety (financial statement showing $50,000+ net worth) may voluntarily elect to convert to Category B surety by written notice to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission

  • Operators who convert from Category A to Category B retain the right to revert back to Category A without penalty within 3 years of the election date, provided they remain in good standing with the Commission

  • After the 3-year reversion period expires, operators become permanently subject to Category B surety requirements

  • Category B surety amounts are phased in through 2028 based on number of wells: 1-10 wells ($25,000), 11-50 wells ($50,000), 51-100 wells ($100,000), and 100+ wells ($150,000)

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Oil and gas; authorizing operators to make certain election; requiring operators to post surety by certain date; emergency.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Deck

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/3/2026
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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