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HB2989

Electric utilities; creating the Wildland Fire Mitigation Act; defining terms; authorizing development of electrical wildland fire mitigation plan; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma HB2989 establishes the Wildland Fire Mitigation Act, creating a framework for electric utilities to develop and implement plans to mitigate.

Oklahoma HB2989, the Wildland Fire Mitigation Act, mandates that electric utilities develop plans to mitigate the risk of wildland fires caused by their equipment. These plans must include criteria for facility modifications, preventative programs, restoration procedures, and vegetation management. The act also establishes liability for individuals who negligently, recklessly, or intentionally cause or spread wildland fires, holding them responsible for property damage.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 4

9:00 AM

House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Hearing

Feb 17

3:00 PM

House Utilities Hearing

History

Mar 4

House

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee

Mar 4

House

Authored by Senator Woods (principal Senate author)

Feb 18

House

Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Utilities