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OklahomaSB 1976Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Oil and gas; authorizing certain operators to make voluntary election. Emergency.
Sponsored By: Grant Green (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Wells shut in without required bonding
It is illegal to drill or operate without the required proof of financial ability. The Commission will shut in a violator’s wells without notice and keep them shut in until the required Category B is obtained and verified. If an operator fails to plug, close, or remove as ordered, the Commission can take the posted bond or other security, or require payment equal to the state’s costs; the operator has 10 days after notice to start the work. The state may do the work and draw the funds; any extra goes to the Oil and Gas Division Revolving Fund. On any title transfer, the buyer must show financial ability before the transfer.
Bigger, adjustable bonds for oil operators
The law sets Category B surety by well count and phases it in for 2026–2028. Schedule: 1–10 wells $25,000 (2026) to $50,000 (2028); 11–50 $33,300 to $50,000; 51–100 $50,000 to $100,000; 100+ $66,500 to $150,000. The Commission can raise an operator’s amount, up to $150,000, based on past performance or pollution, including records of insiders or affiliates. An operator may ask for a lower amount with an affidavit from a licensed well plugger; it cannot exceed $150,000 and must rise if the operator takes on more work. If a blanket bond is required, it must cover plugging, closure, and cleanup, be from an authorized surety, and stay in place until release. The law defines affiliates (20% owners) and insiders (officers, directors, controllers, and related parties) for these reviews.
New or risky operators must post stronger bonds
Beginning November 1, 2025, new operators cannot use Category A and must meet Category B. New operators and those with outstanding fines or contempt, including insiders or affiliates with such debts as of June 7, 1989, must post Category B. If a Category A operator is fined $2,000 or more and does not pay on time, it must post Category B within 30 days of Commission notice. An operator that switches to Category B by choice may return to Category A within three years by written notice if it stays in good standing; after three years, the switch is permanent.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Grant Green
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Brad Boles
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/29/2026
Emergency
Yes: 87 • No: 0
House vote • 4/13/2026
Emergency
Yes: 12 • No: 1
House vote • 4/13/2026
Emergency
Yes: 12 • No: 1
House vote • 4/1/2026
Emergency
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 4/1/2026
Emergency
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/16/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/06/2026
5/6/2026SenateSent to Governor
4/30/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
4/30/2026HouseEnrolled, to House
4/30/2026SenateReferred for enrollment
4/29/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
4/29/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 0
4/29/2026HouseGeneral Order
4/29/2026HouseCR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
4/15/2026HousePolicy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Energy
4/1/2026HouseReferred to Energy
3/30/2026HouseSecond Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
3/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
3/17/2026HouseEngrossed to House
3/17/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
3/16/2026SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 1
3/16/2026SenateGeneral Order, Considered
3/16/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Boles (principal House author)
3/3/2026SenatePlaced on General Order
3/3/2026SenateReported Do Pass Energy committee; CR filed
2/26/2026SenateSecond Reading referred to Energy
2/3/2026SenateAuthored by Senator Green
2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
4/30/2026
Floor (House)
4/16/2026
House Committee Report
4/15/2026
House Policy Committee Report
4/1/2026
Engrossed
3/17/2026
Floor (Senate)
3/2/2026
Senate Committee Report
2/26/2026
Introduced
1/15/2026
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