SB 713: Wind energy facilities; requiring newly established facilities to apply for certain technology system by certain date; providing for certain cost recovery. Effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to change the effective date from January 1, 2026 to November 1, 2025, and removed references to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for frequency licensing and antenna registration requirements, leaving only the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the required approval authority for light-mitigating technology systems.

Scope change

The bill's applicability timeline was accelerated by approximately two months, and the regulatory scope was narrowed by removing FCC involvement in the compliance process for wind energy facilities.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the act was changed from January 1, 2026 to November 1, 2025, requiring wind energy facilities to comply with new light-mitigating technology requirements earlier than originally planned.

REQUIREMENT

References to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for frequency licensing and antenna structure registration were removed, simplifying the approval process to only require FAA approval for light-mitigating technology systems.

DEFINITION

Minor formatting and line break adjustments were made to the definitions section, though the substantive definitions of terms like 'wind energy facility' and 'light-mitigating technology system' remained unchanged.

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → Floor (House) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a Committee Substitute version to the House Floor version, primarily involving formatting updates, page number changes, and removal of committee report headers. The substantive policy content regarding wind energy facilities, light-mitigating technology requirements, and revenue bonds remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Header text changed from 'STATE OF OKLAHOMA' to 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION' to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process.

Page numbering and footer text were updated from 'Req. No. 13608' to 'SB713 HFLR' to match House Floor version formatting standards.

Committee report headers and amendment notation ('BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments') were removed as the bill is now in its final floor version.

Line breaks and spacing were adjusted throughout the document to conform to House Floor formatting requirements without altering substantive text.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was substantially rewritten from a proposed oversight committee version to a house committee substitute version, changing the bill number from HB 713 to SB 713 and updating the committee reference. The substantive policy content regarding wind energy facilities, light-mitigating technology requirements, and definitions appears to remain largely the same, with only minor formatting and numbering adjustments.

TECHNICAL

Bill title changed from House Bill 713 to Senate Bill 713, indicating a procedural shift in the legislative process.

Committee reference updated from 'Proposed Oversight Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute for Engrossed Senate Bill'.

Request number changed from 13594 to 13608, indicating a new tracking number for the legislative document.

Date stamp updated from April 22, 2025 to April 23, 2025.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was amended to replace the entire original text with a new version that maintains the same core requirements for wind energy facilities to install light-mitigating technology systems. The substantive policy content remains largely unchanged, with the primary differences being formatting, page numbering, and committee amendment markings rather than actual policy modifications.

TECHNICAL

The bill text was replaced with a committee substitute version that includes formatting changes, page headers, and committee amendment markings, but the actual legislative language and requirements remain substantively identical to the original enrolled version.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 6 edits · May 21, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and approved by the Governor, changing the effective date from November 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026. The final version adds requirements for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval alongside FAA approval for light-mitigating technology systems, and clarifies that costs for these systems remain the responsibility of wind energy facility owners unless they are public utilities seeking rate recovery.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on wind energy facilities in Oklahoma, but the requirements now include FCC compliance in addition to FAA regulations, and the effective date was extended by two months.

TIMELINE

The effective date changed from November 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval regarding frequency licensing and antenna structure registration, in addition to FAA approval.

Added requirement for antenna structure registration under 47 C.F.R. Sections 90.101 and 17.4.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill status from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' indicating final approval by the Governor.

Updated passage dates to reflect final approval: Senate on May 20, 2025 and House on May 1, 2025.

Added signature lines for the Governor and Secretary of State to complete the enrollment process.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 5 edits · May 20, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to change its title from 'Engrossed House Amendment' to 'Engrossed Senate Bill,' reflecting that the Senate version is now the primary version. The effective date was moved from January 1, 2026 to November 1, 2025. The definition of 'wind energy facility' was expanded to include substations, meteorological towers, and other supporting infrastructure, not just wind turbines. The requirements for light-mitigating technology systems were clarified to apply to facilities that commence operations before the effective date without such systems, and the application process now requires approval from both the FAA and FCC.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include more types of wind energy infrastructure beyond just wind turbines, and the timeline for compliance was accelerated by moving the effective date earlier.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the bill was changed from January 1, 2026 to November 1, 2025, requiring earlier compliance with light-mitigating technology requirements.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'wind energy facility' was expanded to include substations, meteorological data towers, electrical transmission lines, transformers, control systems, and other buildings or facilities used to support wind energy operations.

REQUIREMENT

Requirements for light-mitigating technology systems were clarified to apply to facilities that commenced operations before the effective date without such systems, requiring them to apply to the FAA and FCC for approval and installation within 24 months.

ENFORCEMENT

The Corporation Commission was given authority to enforce the provisions of the section and promulgate rules to effectuate the provisions.

TITLE

The bill title was changed from 'Engrossed House Amendment' to 'Engrossed Senate Bill,' indicating the Senate version is now the primary version.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 5 edits · May 20, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) alongside the FAA as a regulatory authority for wind energy facility lighting systems. The amendment also changed the effective date from November 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026, and added new provisions requiring the Corporation Commission to enforce the rules and promulgate regulations. These changes expand regulatory oversight and provide more time for facilities to comply with new requirements.

Scope change

The bill now requires compliance with both FAA regulations and FCC frequency licensing/antenna structure registration requirements, expanding the regulatory framework beyond just aviation safety to include communications spectrum considerations.

TECHNICAL

Added FCC requirements for frequency licensing and antenna structure registration in addition to FAA regulations

TIMELINE

Changed effective date from November 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026, providing additional time for compliance

ENFORCEMENT

Added explicit authority for the Corporation Commission to enforce provisions and promulgate rules

REQUIREMENT

Updated county revenue bond provisions to require both FAA and FCC approval

Changed maintenance requirements to specify compliance with Corporation Commission rules

Wind energy facilities; requiring newly established facilities to apply for certain technology system by certain date; providing for certain cost recovery. Effective date.

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