SB279

Electric transmission; requiring transmission developer to submit certain application for certificate of authority prior to transmission development. Emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/24/25

Oklahoma SB279 mandates transmission developers to submit an application for a certificate of authority before commencing electric transmission.

Oklahoma SB279 establishes requirements for transmission developers to submit an application for a certificate of authority from the Corporation Commission before developing electric transmission facilities. The application must include details such as the facility's location, potential environmental impacts, safety plans, and decommissioning plans. The bill also mandates public notice and consultation with affected parties, including oil and gas operators and surface landowners. The Corporation Commission must approve the certificate before any transfer of the facility can occur.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 42–0 · Mar 24, 2025
Current
Utilities Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

42 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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History

Apr 1, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

Apr 1, 2025

House

Referred to Utilities

Mar 24, 2025

Senate

Engrossed to House