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OK SB1606
OK SB1606Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act; modifying time at which wind energy facility must be decommissioned. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Section 160.14, which relates to decommissioning of a wind energy facility; modifying time at which wind energy facility must be decommissioned; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act to change the timeframe for decommissioning wind energy facilities, which refers to the process of dismantling and removing wind turbines and associated infrastructure. Previously, decommissioning was required within twelve months after a facility was abandoned or reached the end of its useful life; however, this bill removes the twelve-month requirement after abandonment and clarifies that decommissioning must occur at the end of the useful life of the commercial wind energy equipment. The bill also specifies that if the owner fails to decommission the facility at the end of its useful life, the Corporation Commission, a state regulatory body, will take necessary actions to complete the decommissioning. This change is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Energy (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1606&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1606%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1606%20INT.PDF |
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