HB3469

Oil and gas; authorizing operators to make certain election; requiring operators to post surety by certain date; emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/10/26

Oklahoma HB3469 amends oil and gas regulations, allowing operators to choose between two surety categories and setting a phase-in schedule for.

Oklahoma HB3469 amends the state's oil and gas regulations by authorizing operators to make a voluntary election between two surety categories. Operators can choose to retain Category A surety if they are in good standing with the Commission, or they can opt for Category B surety, which is based on the number of wells they operate. The bill sets a phase-in schedule for posting Category B surety, with amounts ranging from $25,000 to $150,000, depending on the number of wells.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 9–0 · Mar 10
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

RRDRRDRRR

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 23

9:30 AM

Senate Energy REVISED Hearing

Feb 25

9:00 AM

House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 23

Senate

Reported Do Pass Energy committee; CR filed

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Energy