SB998Introduced in the Senate
Public utilities; cost of transmission upgrades; modifying application process for construction of certain facilities; establishing cost recovery provisions.
Introduced by Grant Green, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Public utilities; cost of transmission upgrades; modifying application process for construction of certain facilities; establishing cost recovery provisions.
Where it stands
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025
May 14, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: EMERGENCY · May 6, 2025
48
Yes
36
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Absent |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | No |
| Rick West | 3 | No |
| Bob Culver | 4 | No |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | No |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Gollihare
Second Reading referred to Energy
Reported Do Pass Energy committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Remove as author Senator Gollihare; authored by Senator Green
Coauthored by Senator Gollihare
Coauthored by Representative Caldwell (Trey) (principal House author)
General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
Measure passed: Ayes: 26 Nays: 20
Emergency passed: Ayes: 33 Nays: 13
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
Referred to Utilities
Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Utilities
CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed and Emergency failed: Ayes: 51 Nays: 39; Ayes: 48 Nays: 36
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- Senate Floor SB998 (3-24-25) (GREEN) FS FA1 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
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- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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