Sen. Grant Green

Maddy summaryHB 1370 establishes a "Corporation Commission Plugging Fund" to address seeping natural gas and environmental safety issues related to oil and gas operations. The bill requires the fund to maintain $5 million, and if it falls below this level, an additional excise tax on oil and gas will be imposed until replenished. It specifies that 10.526% of oil excise tax revenue and 10.5555% of natural gas excise tax revenue must be allocated to this fund, with the remaining portions going to the General Revenue Fund and the Interstate Oil Compact Fund. The bill extends the fund's sunset date from 2026 to 2031, ensuring continued funding for these environmental response efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 4338 amends Oklahoma's existing Brine Development Act to clarify definitions and update the law's purpose. It specifically defines key terms like "brine" (subterranean saltwater containing minerals such as lithium and bromine), "brine owner," and "solution gas," while emphasizing public policy goals like reusing produced water. The bill directly affects brine producers, regulators (Oklahoma Corporation Commission), and companies extracting minerals from brine, by establishing clearer operational rules for brine development. It does not create new programs but refines existing legal language for greater precision in how brine resources are managed. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2992 establishes the "Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026," creating a new regulatory framework under Oklahoma's Corporation Commission. The bill directly affects data center consumers and ratepayers by implementing protections related to their utility rates. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, though the bill text provided does not specify the exact mechanisms or protections included in the act. As a procedural bill naming the act and setting its effective date, no detailed policy provisions are described in the available text.

Maddy summaryHB 3465 extends the termination date for Oklahoma's Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2029. This change directly affects businesses and entities participating in the rebate program, allowing them to continue receiving incentives for emission-reducing technology through 2029. The bill amends Section 55012 of the Oklahoma Statutes to update the program's end date while maintaining existing rebate mechanisms. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1613 updates Oklahoma's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulations to enhance safety oversight. It requires local officials (sheriffs, fire chiefs, or mayors) to notify the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator of LPG accidents or fires within one business day, enabling prompt investigations. The bill revises qualification standards for safety inspectors (requiring 2+ years of LPG system experience), modifies registration permits and fee structures (mandating fees fund specific safety programs), and updates container identification requirements. These changes directly affect LPG businesses, safety inspectors, and local emergency responders by clarifying reporting duties and operational standards. The bill also removes outdated provisions and updates language to be gender-neutral.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes Oklahoma's requirements for oil and gas operators to provide financial guarantees (surety) for well plugging and environmental compliance. It phases out "Category A" surety (based on $50,000 net worth) for new operators starting November 2025, while current operators may keep it but can voluntarily switch to "Category B" surety (like letters of credit or bonds). Category B amounts scale with the number of wells operated, starting at $25,000 for 1-10 wells (rising to $50,000 by 2028) and higher for larger operations, with a maximum of $150,000. Operators with fines or poor compliance records must use Category B, and the Commission can require higher amounts based on performance.

Maddy summaryHB 1371 changes Oklahoma's oil and gas payment rules by requiring producers to pay owners within 6 months of first sale, then monthly or quarterly thereafter. Unpaid amounts now earn 12% annual interest (up from prior rates), except for uncashed checks, which earn no interest. The bill also clarifies payment options for small amounts ($10-$100), allowing annual payments unless owners request monthly disbursement. It directly affects oil/gas producers, royalty owners, and operators handling payments.

Maddy summarySB 3 prohibits the land application of sludge and biosolid materials in Oklahoma until July 1, 2028. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Quality to revoke all existing permits and stop issuing new permits for this practice, directly affecting wastewater treatment facilities and agricultural operations currently using these materials. Key provisions define "biosolid material" to include sludge, perfluoroalkyl, and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with the moratorium taking immediate effect due to an emergency declaration. This law halts all land application activities until the specified date, without providing alternative disposal methods.

Maddy summaryHB 3469 changes Oklahoma's oil and gas industry financial surety requirements. It phases out Category A surety (a $50,000 net worth financial statement) for new operators starting November 2025, requiring them instead to use Category B surety (like cash, bonds, or letters of credit). Current operators with Category A can keep it but may switch to Category B, with amounts increasing based on well count over 2026-2028 (e.g., 1-10 wells start at $25,000 in 2026, rising to $50,000 by 2028). The bill also allows operators with lower plugging costs to use reduced Category B amounts (via affidavit) and mandates Category B for operators with fines, compliance issues, or pollution violations.

Maddy summaryHB 3989 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Energy Modernization Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms; it solely establishes the bill's title and implementation timeline. This act does not directly affect any specific groups or alter existing energy policies. As a naming and effective date measure, it has no legislative content beyond its own designation.