Bill No. 352 amends Section 7 of Title 27 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the use of eminent domain for entities providing light, heat, or power through electricity or natural gas. The bill clarifies that the right of eminent domain applies to any person or corporation authorized to operate in Oklahoma in these sectors. It introduces a prohibition on the use of eminent domain for the siting or construction of solar energy facilities, battery storage facilities, or hydrogen gas facilities on private property, replacing the previous mention of wind turbines.
Additionally, the bill requires that any entity seeking to exercise eminent domain for an electric transmission facility rated over 300 kilovolts must first obtain a certificate of authority from the Corporation Commission. This change aims to ensure regulatory oversight before such significant actions are taken. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.