Rep. Brad Boles

Maddy summarySB 279 requires companies building new high-voltage power lines over 300 kilovolts (kV) to obtain a certificate of authority from Oklahoma’s Corporation Commission *before* starting construction. The application must include detailed route maps, notifications to affected landowners and counties, proof of public meetings, insurance coverage, and safety plans. It does not apply to existing utility upgrades of current infrastructure. The bill establishes a formal process for reviewing new transmission projects to ensure public notice and safety compliance.

Maddy summarySB 279 requires transmission developers to obtain a certificate of authority from Oklahoma's Corporation Commission before building new high-voltage transmission lines (over 300 kV). It directly affects companies developing new electric transmission facilities in Oklahoma, mandating they submit detailed applications including route maps, affected counties, and connection plans. The bill requires developers to notify local counties and municipalities via newspaper publication and certified mail before construction begins. This applies only to new facilities, not upgrades to existing infrastructure owned by current providers.

Maddy summarySB 678 creates a state fund to reimburse Oklahoma counties for lost property tax revenue when centrally assessed properties (like oil/gas facilities) decrease in value. Counties qualify if they lose at least $250,000 in annual tax collections from these properties, receiving 25% of the loss for the first two years after the valuation drop. Reimbursement funds prioritize school districts first, with remaining funds going to counties. The bill appropriates $2 million from the General Revenue Fund to start the fund, effective July 2025.

Maddy summarySB 430 prohibits intentionally releasing chemicals, chemical compounds, or devices into Oklahoma's atmosphere to alter weather conditions like temperature or sunlight. It directly affects anyone - individuals, companies, or entities - attempting weather modification within the state. The bill repeals Oklahoma's existing Weather Modification Act (2021 statutes) and establishes penalties for violations. It takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 678 creates a state fund to reimburse Oklahoma counties for property tax revenue losses caused by decreased valuations of centrally assessed properties (like oil/gas facilities). Counties qualifying for reimbursement must show a year-over-year revenue drop of at least $250,000 from these properties, receiving 25% of the loss for two years. Funds prioritize school districts first, with remaining money going to counties, and are sourced from a $2 million state appropriation. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and requires counties to file claims by June 30 each year.

Maddy summarySB 430 bans the intentional release of chemicals, substances, or devices into Oklahoma's atmosphere with the purpose of altering weather, temperature, or sunlight. It directly affects anyone conducting weather modification activities within the state, including cloud-seeding operations or similar efforts. The bill establishes a misdemeanor penalty of up to $10,000 for violations and repeals all existing Oklahoma laws related to weather modification (specifically 82 O.S. 2021 sections 1087.1-1087.20 and 1801.1-1801.4). The law takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 772 updates Oklahoma county inventory and disposal rules for property. It lowers the cost threshold requiring inventory for items like laptops, tablets, and cell phones from $2,500 to $500, while keeping higher thresholds ($2,500) for road construction equipment. The bill modifies disposal procedures, requiring county commissioners to document sales or trades of items over $1,000 with detailed records, and mandates public auctions or sealed bids for selling such property. These changes directly affect all Oklahoma county governments managing equipment and supplies.

Maddy summarySB 772 modifies Oklahoma counties' requirements for tracking property inventory and disposal. It raises the threshold for mandatory inventory from $500 to $2,500 for most equipment (like tools, machinery, and road maintenance supplies), while keeping IT hardware and firearms at $500. Counties must now report disposals of items over $1,000 (down from $2,500) with detailed records, and follow updated sale procedures for items over $1,000, including public notice via newspaper or auction. These changes reduce administrative burden for lower-value items while maintaining oversight for higher-cost property, directly affecting all Oklahoma county governments.

Maddy summaryThis document is a floor amendment to Senate Bill 93 rather than the full bill text, so it does not describe the substantive policy changes the bill would make. The amendment proposes deleting specific language from pages 2 and 3 of the bill and updating the title to match the changes. As a result, the actual provisions regarding distributed energy resources and electric generation behind the meter are not visible in this text. To understand what the bill does and who it affects, the complete version of the legislation after all amendments would need to be reviewed.

Maddy summarySB 93 establishes rules for microgrids - small, localized electricity systems that can operate independently from the main grid. It requires microgrid owners or operators to obtain a financial guarantee (performance bond) and notify utility companies before installing power lines in public areas. The bill ensures these lines don’t duplicate existing infrastructure or disrupt service to other customers, while still requiring compliance with state/federal regulations. This directly affects businesses and individuals building microgrids, particularly those installing new lines in public rights-of-way. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.