Oklahoma SB2: Wind energy; providing setback requirements for certain affected counties; waiver; referral of question to eligible voters; zoning; construction; exemptions; database.

What the bill says

An Act relating to the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Section 160.13, which relates to definitions; adding definitions; updating statutory language; establishing certain setback requirements; stating exceptions; clarifying site control; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

From the introduced text, May 6, 2026:

An Act relating to the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Section 160.13, which relates to definitions; adding definitions; updating statutory language; establishing certain setback requirements; stating exceptions; clarifying site control; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 17 O.S. 2021, Section 160.13, is amended to read as follows: Section 160.13. As used in the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act: 1. "Abandonment" means the failure to generate electricity from commercial wind energy equipment for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months for reasons other than curtailment, repowering, a Req. No. 4016 Page vali d judicial order or other governmental regulatory action, with no pending negotiations for purchase. A wind energy facility shall not be considered abandoned if the owner or operator has elected not to run the facility, but it has been maintained in proper working order and is capable of generating electricity; 2. "Commencement of construction" means beginning excavation of wind turbine foundations or other actions relating to the actual erection and installation of commercial wind energy equipment. It shall not include erection of meteorological towers, environmental assessments, surveys, preliminary engineering or other activities associated with assessment of development of the wind resources on a given parcel of property; 3. "Commercial …

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Sponsors

• Thomas Marti (R, HD-075)
• Ally Seifried (R, SD-002)
• Kristen Thompson (R, SD-022)
• Grant Green (R, SD-028) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: Fourth Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 20 Nays: 67
2. May 14, 2026: 2 CCR submitted
3. May 14, 2026: Measure passed, to House: Ayes: 31 Nays: 16
4. May 14, 2026: 2 CCR adopted
5. May 6, 2026: Title restored
6. May 6, 2026: 2 CCR read
7. May 6, 2026: Coauthored by Representative Marti
8. May 5, 2026: CCR rejected, further conference requested, same conferees
9. May 5, 2026: CCR read
10. May 4, 2026: Conference granted, naming Special Conference Committee on SB 2

Votes

• Fourth Reading (May 14, 2026): 20 yea, 67 nay, failed
• Fourth Reading (May 14, 2026): 31 yea, 16 nay, passed
• Third Reading (May 7, 2025): 54 yea, 39 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (May 7, 2025): 76 yea, 16 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (May 7, 2025): 61 yea, 29 nay, passed
• Third Reading (May 6, 2025): 44 yea, 49 nay, failed

Common questions

What is SB2?

SB2 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Wind energy; providing setback requirements for certain affected counties; waiver; referral of question to eligible voters; zoning; construction; exemptions; database.

What does SB2 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Section 160.13, which relates to definitions; adding definitions; updating statutory language; establishing certain setback requirements; stating exceptions; clarifying site control; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

What is the status of SB2?

Failed as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Fourth Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 20 Nays: 67 (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2?

Grant Green (R, SD-028), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB2?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB2&Session=2600