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This bill amends Oklahoma state law regarding eminent domain, specifically for entities providing electricity or natural gas services. The legislation prohibits the use of eminent domain for siting or building wind energy facilities, solar energy facilities, battery storage facilities, or hydrogen gas facilities on private property. Additionally, for electric transmission facilities rated higher than 300 kilovolts, entities must first obtain a certificate of authority from the Corporation Commission (a state regulatory body) before exercising eminent domain rights. The bill expands existing eminent domain provisions by adding specific restrictions on renewable and alternative energy infrastructure projects, effectively limiting how certain utility and energy companies can acquire private land for their facilities. The emergency clause means the law will take effect immediately upon passage, highlighting the perceived urgency of these regulatory changes for the state's energy infrastructure and private property protections.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb352&Session=2600