Sen. Grant Green

Maddy summaryHB 1052 requires Oklahoma city fire departments, fire protection districts, and charitable fire departments in unincorporated areas to submit activity reports within 48 hours of fire incidents using the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). The reports must include specific details like property loss, fire types, civilian deaths/injuries, and firefighter deaths/injuries requiring medical care. This mandates standardized electronic reporting to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, replacing previous methods with a centralized system for faster data collection. The bill affects all covered fire departments statewide by establishing uniform reporting deadlines and content.

Maddy summaryHB 1372 modifies Oklahoma's gross production tax laws, primarily affecting oil and gas producers. It establishes a temporary discounted tax rate of 5% for the first 36 months of production for new oil and gas wells spudded after the bill's effective date, reverting to 7% thereafter. The bill also provides exemptions for production from secondary and tertiary recovery projects and for wells completed using recycled water. Additionally, it offers a 50% tax reduction for projects recovering from orphaned wells, requiring a $25,000 surety bond per well. These exemptions are managed through a refund process, subject to annual fiscal year caps.

Maddy summaryHB 1157 established a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Administrator position within Oklahoma's regulatory framework and re-created the Oklahoma LPG Board. The bill required fire marshals, sheriffs, and fire chiefs to notify the Administrator of LPG accidents or fires within one business day, enabling prompt investigations. It detailed qualifications for the Administrator (including LPG industry experience) and Board members (requiring LPG business involvement and residency), while modifying statutory references related to LPG registration, inspections, and penalties. The bill was vetoed by Governor Kevin Stitt on May 6, 2025, and did not become law. It primarily affected LPG industry operators, local fire officials, and state regulatory bodies.

Maddy summaryHB 1157 revises the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Oklahoma. It grants the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board authority to investigate LPG accidents and mandates that local officials notify the LPG Administrator of such incidents within one business day. The bill also modifies the appointment process and qualifications for the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator and re-creates the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, detailing its membership. Additionally, it updates various provisions affecting the LPG industry, including registration permits, fees, container specifications, and inspections.

Maddy summaryHB 1369 changes Oklahoma's requirements for oil and gas operators to prove financial responsibility for plugging wells and closing sites. Starting November 1, 2025, new operators must provide Category B financial guarantees (like cash or bonds) instead of Category A (net worth proof), with amounts tiered based on the number of wells operated (e.g., $25,000 for 1-10 wells, $150,000 for over 100 wells). Existing operators with clean compliance records and no fines may keep Category A guarantees, while those with fines or new operators must use Category B. The bill also allows operators to request lower Category B amounts based on verified plugging cost estimates.

Maddy summaryHB 1373, now law in Oklahoma, requires solar farm operators (called "grantees") to fully remove all equipment and restore land to its original condition when a commercial solar facility stops operating. It directly affects landowners leasing property for solar farms and the operators who build and run them. Key provisions mandate operators to provide financial assurance (like bonds or letters of credit) covering cleanup costs and to remove solar panels, foundations, buried cables, and roads, then refill excavations and restore soil and vegetation to pre-construction conditions within 180 days of decommissioning. The law also voids any agreement clauses that exempt operators from these cleanup responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHB 1373, known as the Commercial Solar Facility Decommissioning Act, establishes new requirements for the removal and cleanup of commercial solar power facilities in Oklahoma. It mandates that companies operating these facilities are responsible for decommissioning, including clearing solar devices, transformers, and cables to a depth of at least three feet, and filling any holes created. Landowners can also request the removal of roads and restoration of the land to a tillable state, including reseeding. The bill requires operating companies to provide financial assurance, such as a bond or letter of credit, to cover the costs of these decommissioning activities.

Maddy summaryHB 1369 updates the financial requirements for individuals and companies operating oil and gas wells in Oklahoma. Starting November 1, 2025, new operators will no longer be able to use a financial statement (Category A surety) to demonstrate financial ability, though existing operators can retain it. The bill establishes a tiered system for Category B surety, such as bonds or letters of credit, with amounts ranging from $25,000 to $150,000 based on the number of wells an operator manages. These changes aim to ensure operators have sufficient funds to cover the costs of well plugging, surface impoundment closure, and equipment removal. The Corporation Commission can also require higher surety amounts based on an operator's past compliance.

Maddy summaryHB 2142 requires wind energy facility owners to ensure new construction or modifications do not harm military operations near installations. It mandates that owners submit FAA applications to the Oklahoma Military Department within 30 days and obtain a "determination of no hazard" from the FAA or resolve military impacts via the federal Clearinghouse. The bill prohibits projects that could interfere with military training routes, drop zones, runways, or defense airspace, with owners facing $1,500 daily fines for non-compliance. Confidential documentation shared with the Military Department cannot be disclosed publicly under Oklahoma law.

Maddy summaryHB 2142 prohibits the construction or modification of wind energy facilities in Oklahoma if they would adversely impact military missions, training, or operations, as determined by federal agencies. It requires wind energy facility owners to obtain an active "determination of no hazard" from the FAA or demonstrate that any adverse impacts to the Department of Defense have been resolved. Owners must also file copies of their FAA applications and final notifications with the Oklahoma Military Department, which can impose administrative penalties for non-compliance and initiate civil actions to enforce these requirements.