SB1976

Oil and gas; authorizing certain operators to make voluntary election. Emergency.

Complete·5/6/26

Oklahoma SB1976 amends oil and gas regulations, allowing operators to voluntarily switch from Category A to Category B surety bonds.

Oklahoma SB1976 modifies the state's oil and gas regulations by allowing operators to voluntarily switch from Category A to Category B surety bonds. Operators can make this switch by submitting written notice to the Corporation Commission. The bill also mandates that operators post surety bonds based on the number of wells they operate, with a phase-in schedule for Category B surety amounts. Additionally, it declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

87 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

3:00 PM

House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Hearing

Apr 1

10:30 AM

House Energy Hearing

History

May 6

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/06/2026

Apr 30

Senate

Enrolled, to House

Apr 30

House

Signed, returned to Senate