2026 Regular Session

SB 897

Corporation Commission; modifying termination date of Plugging Fund. Effective date.

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Jurisdiction

Oklahoma

Session

2026 Regular Session

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Session

2026 Regular Session

Jurisdiction

Oklahoma

Bill overview

This bill changes the date by which the Oklahoma Plugging Fund will terminate. Currently, the fund was set to end in 2026, but this legislation extends its operation. The bill aims to ensure sufficient funds are available for plugging abandoned oil and gas wells, a critical environmental responsibility. It also establishes an effective date for the changes.

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Legislative history

2025-02-03Senate

First Reading

2025-02-03Senate

Authored by Senator Bergstrom

2025-02-04Senate

Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules Committee then to Revenue and Taxation Committee

2025-02-13Senate

Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Administrative Rules committee; CR filed

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SB 897

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