SB713

Wind energy facilities; requiring newly-established facilities to apply for certain technology system by certain date; providing for certain cost recovery. Effective date.

Complete·5/29/25

Oklahoma SB713 mandates wind energy facilities to apply for light-mitigating technology systems and sets a deadline for installation.

Oklahoma SB713 requires newly established wind energy facilities to apply for a light-mitigating technology system before commencing operations. Existing facilities must apply within a specified timeframe. The developer, owner, or operator must install the system within 24 months of approval. Costs for installation and maintenance fall on the facility's developer, owner, or operator. Public utilities can seek cost recovery through the Corporation Commission. The act also outlines definitions for terms like "light-mitigating technology system" and "power offtake agreement.

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Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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17 Nay

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13 Absent

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History

May 29, 2025

Senate

Veto overridden: Ayes: 32 Nays: 15

May 29, 2025

Senate

Measure sent to House

May 29, 2025

House

Veto override message received