SB998

Public utilities; cost of transmission upgrades; modifying application process for construction of certain facilities; establishing cost recovery provisions.

Complete·5/14/25

Oklahoma SB998 modifies the process for public utilities to apply for transmission upgrades and establishes cost recovery provisions.

Oklahoma SB998 amends the cost recovery process for public utilities seeking to construct or acquire electric generation facilities. The bill presumes that certain transmission upgrade costs are recoverable through rate adjustments, subject to review by the Corporation Commission. It also mandates that public utilities defer 90% of depreciation expenses to a regulatory asset, with a 20-year amortization period.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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36 Nay

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14 Absent

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History

May 14, 2025

Senate

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025

May 7, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 7, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate