Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SR45: Resolution; expressing formal opposition to the proposed Inola Aluminum Smelter project.
Status: Introduced, May 11, 2026
What the bill says
A Resolution expressing formal opposition to the proposed Inola aluminum smelter project; and directing distribution.
From the introduced text, April 24, 2026:
A Resolution expressing formal opposition to the proposed Inola aluminum smelter project; and 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, bridges, fire protection, emergency medical response, land use, agriculture, water resources, and residential growth patterns. Req. No. 4000 Page 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE: THAT the Oklahoma Senate formally declares its opposition to advancement of the proposed Inola aluminum smelter project unless and until all environmental, agricultural, infrastructure, publicsafety, and fiscal concerns are independently studied and publicly addressed to the satisfaction of affected local communities. THAT the Senate 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 federal subsidies, and utility subsidies, associated with the project. THAT …
Sponsors
- Shane Jett (R)
- Dana Prieto (R, SD-034)
- Dusty Deevers (R, SD-032)
- Randy Grellner (R, SD-021)
- Kendal Sacchieri (R, SD-043)
- Lisa Standridge (R, SD-015)
- Julie McIntosh (R, SD-003) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Coauthored by Senator Jett
- : Coauthored by Senator Deevers
- : Coauthored by Representative Gann (principal House author)
- : Coauthored by Senator Prieto
- : Coauthored by Senator Sacchieri
- : Coauthored by Senator Grellner
- : Coauthored by Senator Standridge
- : Authored by Senator McIntosh
- : First Reading
Common questions
- What is SR45?
- SR45 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Resolution; expressing formal opposition to the proposed Inola Aluminum Smelter project.
- What does SR45 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution expressing formal opposition to the proposed Inola aluminum smelter project; and directing distribution.
- What is the status of SR45?
- Introduced as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Senator Jett (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR45?
- Julie McIntosh (R, SD-003), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR45?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SR45&Session=2600
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