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OK SB994
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Warren Hamilton
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the use of eminent domain power for siting or building wind energy facilities, solar energy facilities, battery storage facilities, hydrogen gas facilities, or carbon capture and sequestration projects on private property
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Amends existing Oklahoma law (27 O.S. 2021, Section 7) that currently grants eminent domain rights to entities furnishing light, heat, or power by electricity or natural gas
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Preserves eminent domain rights for traditional electricity and natural gas providers operating under state law
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval rather than following the standard effective date
Legislative Description
Eminent domain; prohibiting use of eminent domain for certain energy projects and facilities. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/4/2025