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OK SB1528

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Boren

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers all powers, duties, and responsibilities from the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board to the Corporation Commission effective November 1, 2026, with a transition period from July 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026

  • Increases the minimum expenditure requirement for environmental cleanup, remediation projects, and plugging of abandoned wells from 50% to 75% of collected assessment funds

  • Limits advertising and promotional activities to no more than 5% of collected funds and public education to no more than 20% of collected funds

  • Places the Committee for Sustaining Oklahoma's Energy Resources (12-18 members) under the Corporation Commission's direction to encourage technological advancements and support marginally producing oil and gas wells

  • Repeals sections establishing the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board's composition and structure (52 O.S. 2021, Sections 288.4 and 288.6)

Legislative Description

Energy; transferring duties and responsibilities from the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board to the Corporation Commission. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Energy Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/3/2026

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