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OK SB460

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Grant Green

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes natural gas as the preferred fuel source for all new electric generating facilities in Oklahoma, removing the previous limitation that applied only to fossil fuel facilities
  • Removes the January 1, 2020 sunset date, making the natural gas preference permanent
  • Requires electricity generating entities choosing a fuel source other than natural gas to demonstrate to the Corporation Commission that their choice is in the best interest of Oklahoma electric consumers
  • Amends 17 O.S. 2021, Section 801.5 relating to the state's natural gas energy standard
  • Effective July 1, 2025, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Natural gas; modifying natural gas energy standard. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/28/2025

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy4/1/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight4/1/2025
Energy2/4/2025

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