What is the status of HB3469?

In committee as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Placed on General Order (April 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3469?

Brad Boles (R, HD-051), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB3469?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3469&Session=2600

Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma HB3469: Oil and gas; authorizing operators to make certain election; requiring operators to post surety by certain date; emergency.

Q: What is HB3469?

HB3469 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Oil and gas; authorizing operators to make certain election; requiring operators to post surety by certain date; emergency.

Q: What does HB3469 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to oil and gas; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 318.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 24, O.S.L. 2025 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 318.1), which relates to agreement as to compliance with drilling and plugging regulations; authorizing certain operators to make voluntary election; requiring certain notice; authorizing retention of certain right; requiring certain permanence beyond expiration; requiring operators to post surety by certain date; and declaring an emergency.

Status: In committee, April 28, 2026

What the bill says

An Act relating to oil and gas; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 318.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 24, O.S.L. 2025 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 318.1), which relates to agreement as to compliance with drilling and plugging regulations; authorizing certain operators to make voluntary election; requiring certain notice; authorizing retention of certain right; requiring certain permanence beyond expiration; requiring operators to post surety by certain date; and declaring an emergency.

From the engrossed text, April 27, 2026:

An Act relating to oil and gas; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 318.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 24, O.S.L. 2025 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 318.1), which relates to agreement as to compliance with drilling and plugging regulations; authorizing certain operators to make voluntary election; requiring certain notice; authorizing retention of certain right; requiring certain permanence beyond expiration; requiring operators to post surety by certain date; and declaring an emergency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 52 O.S. 2021, Section 318.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 24, O.S.L. 2025 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 318.1), is amended to read as follows: Section 318.1. A. Any person who drills or operates any well for the exploration, development or production of oil or gas, or as an injection or disposal well, within this state, shall furnish in writing, on forms approved by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, his or her agreement to drill, operate and plug wells in compliance SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB3469 SFLR Page (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) with the rules of the Commission and the laws of this state, together with evidence of financial ability to comply with the requirements for plugging, closure of surface impoundments, removal of trash and equipment as established by the rules of the …

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Oklahoma HB3469: Oil and gas; authorizing operators to make certain election; requiring operators to post surety by certain date; emergency.

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