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OK SB352

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Gollihare

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of eminent domain for siting or building wind energy facilities, solar energy facilities, battery storage facilities, or hydrogen gas facilities on private property
  • Requires any entity seeking to exercise eminent domain for electric transmission facilities rated greater than 300 kilovolts to first obtain a certificate of authority from the Corporation Commission
  • Amends 27 O.S. 2021, Section 7, clarifying that entities furnishing light, heat, or power by electricity or natural gas may exercise eminent domain using the same procedures as railroad corporations
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
  • Passed the Oklahoma Senate on March 11, 2025

Legislative Description

Eminent domain; prohibiting use of eminent domain for certain facilities; requiring authorization by Corporation Commission for exercise of eminent domain by certain entities for specified purpose. Emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Utilities

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Utilities4/1/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight4/1/2025
Judiciary2/4/2025

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