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Yes: 187 • No: 2
OklahomaSB 1976Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate
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.
Higher bonds based on well count
Category B bond amounts now depend on how many wells you run and your Form 1006B year. For 1–10 wells it is $25,000. For 11–50 wells: $33,300 in 2026, $41,600 in 2027, and $50,000 in 2028. For 51–100 wells: $50,000 in 2026, $75,000 in 2027, and $100,000 in 2028. For more than 100 wells: $66,500 in 2026, $108,000 in 2027, and $150,000 in 2028. By the end of 2028, you must post the full amount. The Commission can require more, up to $150,000, after notice and hearing for pollution or bad plugging. You may post less than the standard amount if a licensed well plugger certifies your current statewide plugging costs are lower; that reduced amount must cover the estimate and can be raised if you add operations.
Must post bond; fast enforcement
It is illegal to drill or operate without the required proof of money to plug wells and close impoundments. The Commission can shut in your wells right away without notice or hearing, and they stay shut until your Category B surety is posted and verified. If you fail to plug, close, or remove equipment after notice, the Commission can take money from your bond or make you pay the costs. You get 10 days from the notice to start the work. Forfeited money pays the work and extra goes to the Oil and Gas Division Revolving Fund; the Commission can recover litigation costs. If you buy a well or property, you must provide the required financial proof before the transfer. The law defines “affiliate” (20% ownership link) and “insider” (officers, directors, controllers, partners, certain spouses, related entities, and managing agents) for enforcement under these rules.
Net-worth bonding ends for new operators
Beginning November 1, 2025, new operators cannot choose the Category A net-worth option. If you already have a valid Category A and are in good standing, you can keep it. You may switch to Category B by sending written notice to the Commission. If you switch, you can switch back to Category A within three years by written notice and by staying in good standing. After three years, the switch to Category B is permanent.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Grant Green
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Brad Boles
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/29/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 87 • No: 0
House vote • 4/13/2026
DO PASS
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
DO PASS
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/16/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 46 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Committee vote: Energy
Yes: 10 • 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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