SB460

Natural gas; modifying natural gas energy standard. Effective date. Emergency.

Complete·4/28/25

Establishes natural gas as the preferred fuel source for new and expanded fossil fuel generating facilities in Oklahoma.

The bill modifies the natural gas energy standard in Oklahoma to prioritize natural gas as the fuel source for new and expanded fossil fuel generating facilities. It aims to leverage the state's natural gas resources and its compatibility with wind energy. The legislation requires any electricity generating entity using a fossil fuel other than natural gas to justify their choice to the Corporation Commission or other regulatory bodies. The act is set to become effective immediately upon passage and approval, with an emergency clause ensuring its immediate enforcement.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

18 Nay

DDDDDDDRDDDDDDDRRD

12 Absent

RRRDRRRRRDDR

History

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

Approved by Governor 04/28/2025

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

Apr 24, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate