All Roll Calls
Yes: 182 • No: 5
OklahomaSB 1246Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate
Oklahoma Environmental Quality Code; modifying provisions of the Oklahoma Uniform Environmental Permitting Act. Effective date.
Sponsored By: Dave Rader (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
New permitting rules start November 2026
The new permitting notice, comment, and hearing rules take effect November 1, 2026. Agencies, applicants, and the public follow these updated procedures starting that day.
Faster timelines for permits and hearings
Beginning November 1, 2026, for Tier II drafts that got timely comments or a meeting request, the Department prepares a response to comments within 45 days after comments close. The Executive Director can extend this for reasons beyond the Department’s control, such as a surge in applications, unusually large or technical comments, or outside reviews, including federal review. For Tier III proposed permits, anyone eligible has 20 days after notice to request an administrative hearing; if no request arrives, the final permit is issued. If a hearing is requested, a prehearing conference is held within 45 days after the hearing‑request window ends.
Online permit notices and 30-day comments
Beginning November 1, 2026, the Department posts permit drafts, denials, and responses on its online docket. Applicants must publish a legal notice in a local paper once a week for two weeks that directs people to the online docket. The public gets 30 days to comment after the draft notice is posted, unless federal rules require more time. If a formal public meeting is held, notice posts at least 30 days ahead, and the meeting is near the site within 75 days of the draft notice unless the applicant asks for more time. Draft permits and non‑proprietary application materials are available online for review. When a Tier III permit is finally issued or denied, the Department notifies the public and points to the response to comments. Any additions filed while an application is pending count as part of that application.
Who can take part and get notice
Beginning November 1, 2026, Tier I reviews include notice to the landowner. A qualified interest group must have at least 25 Oklahoma resident members to take part in permit hearings. For existing facilities, the Department can require extra notice and public participation when a requested variance could raise risk.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dave Rader
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
John Pfeiffer
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/30/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 81 • No: 2
House vote • 4/13/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 12 • No: 1
House vote • 4/13/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 12 • No: 1
House vote • 4/1/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 4/1/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 44 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Committee vote: Energy
Yes: 11 • 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
4/30/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
4/30/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 81 Nays: 2
4/30/2026HouseGeneral Order
4/30/2026HouseCR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
4/13/2026HousePolicy 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
3/11/2026HouseEngrossed to House
3/11/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
3/10/2026SenateMeasure passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 1
3/10/2026SenateGeneral Order, Considered
3/10/2026SenatePlaced on General Order
3/3/2026SenateReported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy committee; CR filed
2/26/2026SenateRemove as principal author Representative Boles and substitute with Representative Pfeiffer
2/23/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Boles (principal House author)
2/5/2026SenateSecond Reading referred to Energy
2/3/2026SenateAuthored by Senator Rader
2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
4/30/2026
Floor (House)
4/16/2026
House Committee Report
4/13/2026
House Policy Committee Report
4/1/2026
Engrossed
3/11/2026
Floor (Senate)
3/2/2026
Committee Substitute
2/26/2026
Senate Committee Report
2/26/2026
Introduced
12/15/2025
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