HB3173Introduced in the House
Energy; creating the Well Repurposing Act; defining terms; Corporation Commission; Department of Environmental Quality; effective date.
Introduced by Nick Archer, District 55
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Energy; creating the Well Repurposing Act; defining terms; Corporation Commission; Department of Environmental Quality; effective date.
Where it stands
Placed on General Order
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Energy Committee: DO PASS AMENDED · April 23, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Julie McIntosh | 3 | Yes |
| Tom Woods | 4 | Yes |
| Avery Frix | 9 | Yes |
| Mary Boren | 16 | Yes |
| Shane Jett | 17 | Yes |
| Kristen Thompson | 22 | Yes |
| Grant Green | 28 | Yes |
| Spencer Kern | 31 | Yes |
| Jo Dossett | 35 | Yes |
| Dave Rader | 39 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Archer
Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
Referred to Energy
Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Energy
Coauthored by Representative(s) Luttrell, Waldron
CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
Authored by Senator Jech (principal Senate author)
General Order
Coauthored by Representative(s) Alonso-Sandoval, Hefner, Deck, Menz
Amended by floor substitute
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 85 Nays: 6
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Energy
Reported Do Pass as amended Energy committee; CR filed
Title stricken
Placed on General Order
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