Rep. Brad Boles

Maddy summaryHB 1371 modifies Oklahoma's Production Revenue Standard Act, affecting how oil and gas production proceeds are paid to owners. The bill establishes specific timelines for paying these proceeds, generally within six months of first sale and then monthly or bi-monthly, and outlines conditions for annual remittances of smaller accumulated amounts. It clarifies that proceeds will earn interest if delayed, but specifies they will not earn interest if payments are returned as undeliverable or if checks remain uncashed by the royalty owner. This legislation directly impacts oil and gas producers, purchasers, and royalty interest owners by adjusting payment requirements and interest accrual rules.

Maddy summarySB 469 modifies eligibility requirements for Oklahoma's Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program, which provides up to 25% rebates for businesses implementing qualifying emission-reduction projects within the state. The bill clarifies submission deadlines (requiring documentation within six months after fiscal year-end completion) and adds a preliminary review process for applications before project funding is spent. It also specifies that applicants must have filed all required Oklahoma tax returns and maintain $1 million general liability insurance with workers' compensation coverage. The changes apply to businesses seeking rebates administered by the Department of Environmental Quality and Oklahoma Tax Commission, using funds from dedicated revolving funds. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 460 establishes natural gas as the preferred fuel source for new fossil fuel electricity generation facilities in Oklahoma, requiring all new plants built after July 1, 2025, to use natural gas unless a generator can demonstrate to regulators that another fossil fuel better serves consumers. The bill amends Oklahoma law to create a "natural gas energy standard" that supplements renewable energy goals, specifically targeting new construction and added capacity at existing fossil fuel plants. This policy directly affects electricity generators planning new facilities or expansions, shifting the default fuel choice from other fossil fuels to natural gas. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and was enacted as an emergency measure.

Maddy summaryHB 1375 directs Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to conduct a feasibility study on nuclear energy generation within 90 days, hiring a specialized consulting firm with a $375,000 budget. The study must examine economic, environmental, and technical factors - including job creation, site suitability near military bases, safety, and small reactor options - and assess how to maximize local workforce and supply chain benefits. State utilities and public agencies must provide relevant data while protecting confidential information. The Commission must deliver a final report to the Governor and legislature within nine months of the bill's effective date. This bill is procedural, establishing study parameters without implementing nuclear energy policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1375, also known as the "Oklahoma Nuclear Energy Feasibility Study Act of 2025," requires the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to hire an outside consulting firm. This firm will conduct a technical and legal feasibility study on promoting nuclear energy generation in Oklahoma. The study will evaluate economic, environmental, and socioeconomic impacts, along with optimal designs, siting, safety, and policy recommendations. State public utilities, cooperatives, and municipally owned utilities must cooperate by providing relevant information. A written report of the study's findings must be delivered to the Governor and legislative leaders within nine months, with up to $375,000 allocated for the consulting firm.

Maddy summarySB 460 requires new fossil fuel power plants in Oklahoma to use natural gas as their primary electricity generation source, unless a developer provides evidence to the Corporation Commission that another fossil fuel better serves consumer interests. The bill amends Oklahoma law to establish natural gas as the preferred fuel for new fossil fuel facilities, supplementing renewable energy goals. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.

Maddy summarySB 469 amends Oklahoma's Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program by modifying eligibility requirements for businesses seeking rebates. The bill changes the application process, requiring applicants to submit documentation within six months after fiscal year-end (with an additional deadline tied to program cessation) and clarifies proof of tax compliance and insurance coverage ($1 million general liability + workers' comp). It directly affects businesses implementing emission reduction projects in Oklahoma that spend funds on qualifying technology. The rebate remains up to 25% of documented project costs, administered by the Department of Environmental Quality and Oklahoma Tax Commission, with payments drawn from specific incentive funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1433 re-creates a revolving fund to support municipal audits conducted by Oklahoma's Special Investigative Unit. The bill specifies funding sources for this fund and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon approval. It directly affects Oklahoma municipalities requiring audit services and the Special Investigative Unit's operational budget. The bill's core mechanism is establishing this dedicated funding stream to ensure consistent audit capacity for local governments. (Note: The provided context lacks detailed policy provisions beyond the title, effective date, and fund structure.)

Maddy summaryHB 1433 aims to re-create the Special Investigative Unit Auditing Revolving Fund, which is related to municipal audits. The bill addresses the fund's funding sources and purpose. An amendment specifies that the act will become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Maddy summaryHB 1370 modifies provisions related to the Corporation Commission Plugging Fund and the apportionment of oil and gas excise taxes. The bill extends the requirement for the Corporation Commission Plugging Fund to be maintained at $5 million, and the trigger for an additional excise tax on oil and gas if the fund falls below this level, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031. This fund is used by the Corporation Commission to respond to seeping natural gas and emergency situations. Additionally, the bill adjusts the period during which specific percentages of excise taxes on petroleum oil and natural gas are apportioned to various state funds, including the Plugging Fund, from ending July 1, 2026, to ending July 1, 2025.