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OK SB480

OK SB480
Utilities; modifying certain exception to definition; allowing certain entities to receive electricity. Effective date. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/16/2025
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
Passed
05/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/14/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 480 By: Green of the Senate and Boles, Munson, Stinson, Archer, Moore, Culver, Lowe (Dick), Hefner, Schreiber, Wilk, Townley, West (Tammy), Adams, Sneed, Humphrey, Eaves, Kerbs, West (Josh), Gise, Harris, Duel, Maynard, Burns, Luttrell, Staires, Hardin, Hill, George, Dobrinski, Patzkowsky, Grego, Turner, Kelley, May, Ford, Cornwell, Bashore, Steagall, Kannady, Osburn, Marti, Hasenbeck, Roberts, Lepak, Williams, Tedford, Lay, Strom, Fetgatter, Manger, Cantrell, Blair, Hays, Bennett, Miller, Pae, Roe, Sterling, Hildebrant, Caldwell (Chad), Chapman, Smith, Stark, Hall, Crosswhite Hader, Wolfley, Olsen, and Worthen of the House An Act relating to utilities; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Section 151, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 67, O.S.L. 2024 (17 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 151), which relates to the definition of a public utility; deleting certain exception; modifying certain exception to definition; allowing certain entities to receive electricity; authorizing certain refusal to provide electricity; stating certain rights still available; requiring certain use of natural gas; updating statutory reference; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Utilities

AI Summary

This bill modifies the definition of a "public utility" in Oklahoma state law, specifically addressing electricity production and distribution. The bill creates a new exception to the public utility definition for entities producing electricity, allowing such entities to provide electric service directly to themselves, their affiliates, tenants, or through contracts with existing utilities, without being classified as a public utility. Importantly, the bill stipulates that these entities must comply with grid interconnection and registration requirements, and any such project must include a natural gas component in their power generation capacity. The bill also removes the public utility's obligation to serve customers receiving electric service from such entities, while preserving their right to file complaints or take legal actions with the Corporation Commission. The legislation updates previous statutory language around utility definitions, particularly focusing on electricity production scenarios, and includes provisions that allow more flexibility for energy producers while maintaining regulatory oversight. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and was deemed an emergency measure, meaning it can take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (69)

Brad Boles (R)* Grant Green (R)* Stacy Jo Adams (R),  Nick Archer (R),  Steve Bashore (R),  Forrest Bennett (D),  Jason Blair (R),  Ty Burns (R),  Chad Caldwell (R),  Josh Cantrell (R),  Mark Chapman (R),  Rusty Cornwell (R),  Denise Crosswhite Hader (R),  Bob Culver (R),  Mike Dobrinski (R),  Collin Duel (R),  Ryan Eaves (R),  Scott Fetgatter (R),  Ross Ford (R),  John George (R),  Emily Gise (R),  Jim Grego (R),  Rob Hall (R),  David Hardin (R),  Erick Harris (R),  Toni Hasenbeck (R),  Neil Hays (R),  Ellyn Hefner (D),  Derrick Hildebrant (R),  Brian Hill (R),  Justin Humphrey (R),  Chris Kannady (R),  Mike Kelley (R),  Dell Kerbs (R),  Mike Lay (R),  Mark Lepak (R),  Dick Lowe (R),  Ken Luttrell (R),  Robert Manger (R),  T.J. Marti (R),  Stan May (R),  Cody Maynard (R),  Nicole Miller (R),  Anthony Moore (R),  Cyndi Munson (D),  Jim Olsen (R),  Mike Osburn (R),  Daniel Pae (R),  Kenton Patzkowsky (R),  Eric Roberts (R),  Cindy Roe (R),  Suzanne Schreiber (D),  David Smith (R),  Chris Sneed (R),  Clay Staires (R),  Marilyn Stark (R),  Jay Steagall (R),  Danny Sterling (R),  Preston Stinson (R),  Judd Strom (R),  Mark Tedford (R),  Tammy Townley (R),  Tim Turner (R),  Josh West (R),  Tammy West (R),  Jonathan Wilk (R),  Danny Williams (R),  Max Wolfley (R),  Rande Worthen (R), 

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/14/2025 (on 05/14/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb480&Session=2600
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb480&Session=2500
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Floor Amendment 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB480%20FA1%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee Substitute https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB480%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB480%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB480%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/SB/SB480%20ENR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/SB480%20HFLR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB480%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB480%20ENGR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Floor Amendment 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB480%20FA1%20BILLSUM.PDF
SB480 (3-24-25) (GREEN) FS FA1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB480%20(3-24-25)%20(GREEN)%20FS%20FA1.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee Substitute https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB480%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB480%20SFLR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/SCS/SB480%20CS.PDF
Committee Amendment https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB480%20PCS.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB480%20INT.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB480%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB480%20INT.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB480%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB480%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB480%20INT.PDF
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