Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HR1053: Resolution; expressing formal opposition to the proposed Inola Aluminum Smelter project; directing distribution.
Status: Introduced, April 21, 2026
What the bill says
A Resolution expressing formal opposition to the proposed Inola Aluminum Smelter project; directing distribution.
From the engrossed text, April 21, 2026:
A Resolution expressing formal opposition to the proposed Inola Aluminum Smelter project; directing distribution. WHEREAS, The proposed Inola aluminum smelter would constitute one of the largest industrial developments ever proposed in this region and is expected to create significant long-term impacts on Oklahoma and neighboring states; and WHEREAS, This project raises substantial concerns regarding potential emissions of fluorides, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other smelting-related byproducts that may affect public health, property use, agriculture, and quality of life; and WHEREAS, Local government has a duty to exercise caution before supporting any project that may create long-term burdens on roads, HR1053 HFLR Page BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. brid ges, fire protection, emergency medical response, land use, agriculture, water resources, and residential growth patterns. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE: THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives formally declares its opposition to advancement of the proposed Inola aluminum smelter project unless and until all environmental, agricultural, infrastructure, public-safety, and fiscal concerns are independently studied and publicly addressed to the satisfaction of affected local communities. THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives further recommends that no public support be endorsed unless all participating public entities provide a complete public accounting of all incentives, abatements, grants, TIF districts, state and …
Sponsors
- Tom Gann (R, HD-008) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Authored by Representative Gann
- : Introduced
Common questions
- What is HR1053?
- HR1053 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Resolution; expressing formal opposition to the proposed Inola Aluminum Smelter project; directing distribution.
- What does HR1053 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution expressing formal opposition to the proposed Inola Aluminum Smelter project; directing distribution.
- What is the status of HR1053?
- Introduced as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Representative Gann (April 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1053?
- Tom Gann (R, HD-008).
- Where is the official record for HR1053?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HR1053&Session=2600
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