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OklahomaHB 3464Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouse

Energy; creating the Energy Storage Resource Safety Act; energy storage resources; report; emergency operations plan; State Fire Marshall; fees; Solar Energy Development Act; statements; records; Corporation Commission; emergency.

Sponsored By: Brad Boles (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Senate Committee

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Energy storage cleanup and landowner rights

For energy storage agreements signed after July 1, 2026, the company must provide financial assurance (such as a bond, letter of credit, or parent guarantee) to cover removal and site restoration costs, minus salvage. An independent engineer must estimate costs by year 10 and update at least every 5 years. When decommissioning, the company must remove equipment, plus foundations and buried cables to at least 3 feet deep. At your request within 180 days after notice, it must remove roads and do extra restoration. Any clause waiving these rights is void, and you can ask a court to order compliance.

New fire-safety fees for energy projects

Starting July 1, 2026, energy storage facilities and wind O&M buildings can be charged up to $0.06 per square foot, capped at $500,000 per facility. For wind, this applies only to facilities that start construction on or after that date. Solar developers pay a similar plan‑review fee for built square footage, with the same $500,000 cap. 75% of fees go to the local fire department and 25% to the permit authority. Reviews must finish in 30 days or permits are deemed issued, and certain solar site work can continue during review. The State Fire Marshal Commission will set rules to run these reviews and distribute fees.

Solar landowner payment and insurance rights

Beginning July 1, 2026, if your lease pays you based on solar energy produced, the owner must give you a written statement within 10 business days explaining how your payment was calculated and how to check it. If you allowed foundations or racking on your land, you can inspect the owner’s records in Oklahoma once a year for the past 24 months. Solar owners must carry liability coverage, name you as an additional insured, give you a certificate, and give at least 30 days’ written notice before changing or canceling the policy.

Solar projects must fund cleanup and report

Beginning July 1, 2026, solar facility owners must show financial assurance by the 10th year of operation and when asked at least every 5 years. The amount must be at least 125% of the decommissioning cost estimate, minus salvage and any pledged equipment value. Owners must also file an annual report to the Corporation Commission by March 1 with generation, nameplate capacity by unit, and location. The Commission can make rules, set fees, and has exclusive authority to enforce these parts of the law.

Stronger safety rules for energy storage sites

Beginning July 1, 2026, energy storage sites must follow the International Fire Code and NFPA 855 (2026). If the rules conflict, NFPA 855 controls. Before permits, fire authorities can require a third‑party safety report and fixes before operations. Owners (not one- or two‑family homes) must keep a site‑specific emergency plan on site and give it to the fire authority before operations. Owners must also provide free on‑site training and a walk‑through for local first responders. Cities and counties cannot add extra storage‑specific rules unless state law allows it.

Early notice and meetings before construction

For facilities that start construction after May 1, 2027, owners must file a notice of intent at least 6 months before building. Within 24 hours, they must notify local officials, publish the notice, and send certified notices to listed oil and gas interests. A public meeting must be held within 60 days of publication. Owners must give 60 days’ certified notice before entering the surface estate and share information; some shared information stays confidential. Missing required information can bring penalties up to $1,500 per day, and these steps are required before construction starts.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brad Boles

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Mark Chapman

    Republican • House

  • Mike Dobrinski

    Republican • House

  • Grant Green

    Republican • Senate

  • Lonnie Paxton

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/29/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 43 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/23/2026

Committee vote: Energy

Yes: 7 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/23/2026

emergency

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/23/2026

Committee vote: Energy

Yes: 10 • No: 0

House vote • 3/25/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 91 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 14 • No: 0

House vote • 2/17/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 05/05/2026

    5/5/2026House

  2. Sent to Governor

    4/29/2026House

  3. Enrolled measure signed, returned to House

    4/29/2026Senate

  4. Enrolled, signed, to Senate

    4/29/2026House

  5. Referred for enrollment

    4/29/2026House

  6. Engrossed measure signed, returned to House

    4/29/2026Senate

  7. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 43 Nays: 0

    4/29/2026Senate

  8. General Order, Considered

    4/29/2026Senate

  9. Placed on General Order

    4/28/2026Senate

  10. Reported Do Pass Energy committee; CR filed

    4/23/2026Senate

  11. Coauthored by Senator Green

    4/6/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading referred to Energy

    4/1/2026Senate

  13. First Reading

    3/30/2026Senate

  14. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

    3/30/2026House

  15. Referred for engrossment

    3/25/2026House

  16. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 91 Nays: 0

    3/25/2026House

  17. Emergency added

    3/25/2026House

  18. Amended by floor substitute

    3/25/2026House

  19. General Order

    3/25/2026House

  20. Coauthored by Representative(s) Chapman, Dobrinski

    3/4/2026House

  21. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee

    3/4/2026House

  22. Authored by Senator Paxton (principal Senate author)

    2/18/2026House

  23. Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Utilities

    2/18/2026House

  24. Referred to Utilities

    2/10/2026House

  25. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

    2/10/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled (final version)

    4/29/2026

    PDF

  • Floor (Senate)

    4/27/2026

    PDF

  • Senate Committee Report

    4/23/2026

    PDF

  • Engrossed

    3/30/2026

    PDF

  • Floor (House)

    3/9/2026

    PDF

  • House Committee Report

    3/4/2026

    PDF

  • House Committee Substitute

    3/4/2026

    PDF

  • House Policy Committee Report

    2/18/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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