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OK SB1528
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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Increases the minimum expenditure requirement for environmental cleanup, remediation projects, and plugging of abandoned wells from 50% to 75% of collected assessment funds
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Limits advertising and promotional activities to no more than 5% of collected funds and public education to no more than 20% of collected funds
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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
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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