Nuclear energy; creating the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Emergency

The document header was changed from 'Engrossed Senate' to 'House of Representatives - Floor Version' and updated to reflect the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026).

A new instruction was added to the House version stating that 'BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments,' which is a formatting guide for legislators rather than a change to the law itself.

Page footers were updated to change the bill identifier from 'ENGR. S. B. NO. 2069' to 'SB2069 HFLR' to match the House floor version.

All text establishing the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, its duties, funding mechanisms, and nuclear project definitions was deleted.

New definitions were added for 'baiting,' 'baited area,' 'manipulation,' 'migratory game birds,' 'normal agricultural operation,' and 'other feed' to clarify what constitutes prohibited hunting aids.

A new prohibition was added stating that no person may hunt or kill migratory game birds using bait or on baited areas, with specific exceptions for waterfowl, coots, and cranes on non-baited lands.

New penalties were established, including misdemeanor fines ranging from $250 to $750 for first offenses and up to $1,500 for repeat offenses, along with automatic revocation of hunting and fishing licenses for one to ten years.

The eligibility for receiving state nuclear grants and funding was removed entirely, as the associated program was deleted.

All provisions related to hunting migratory birds, including definitions of baiting, baited areas, manipulation, and penalties for violations, were removed.

New provisions were added to create the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office within the Office of the Governor and assign it to the Secretary of Energy and Environment.

New definitions were added for terms such as 'advanced nuclear project,' 'advanced nuclear reactor,' 'construction permit,' 'Director,' 'License,' 'Office,' 'Regulatory Commission,' and 'Utility Commission.'

New requirements were established for the Office's purposes, including providing strategic leadership, promoting job creation, advancing technologies, enhancing energy security, and identifying financial barriers.

New provisions were added to create a revolving fund, establish a grant program for nuclear projects, and detail rules for grant issuance, eligibility, and reimbursement.