Bill > HB1147

This bill prohibits any individual, corporation, organization, or government entity from constructing, operating, or maintaining facilities designed to capture or store carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere within the state of Oklahoma. The legislation establishes that such activities are considered an endangerment to the state's citizens, and any violators will be subject to penalties as outlined in Section 2-3-504 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes. Carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) is a technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by collecting carbon dioxide from the air or industrial processes and storing it underground, but this bill would make such activities illegal in Oklahoma. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and will be codified as Section 2-5-119 of Title 27A in the Oklahoma Statutes, effectively blocking any carbon dioxide removal or storage projects in the state.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1147&Session=2600