House Bill No. 2115, introduced by Osburn and Thompson, amends several sections of Oklahoma law related to energy conservation assistance and weatherization programs. The bill transfers the responsibilities for the Energy Conservation Assistance Fund and the Energy Conservation Assistance Loan Fund from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. This includes the disbursement and implementation of grant funds, determining eligibility for homeowners, and monitoring contractors involved in weatherization efforts. The bill also establishes that low-income elderly and handicapped applicants will receive priority for grant assistance, and it sets a maximum grant amount of $3,000.

Additionally, the bill modifies the Weatherization Revolving Fund to be administered by the Department of Human Services instead of the Department of Commerce. It allows for the fund to be disbursed without legislative appropriation and emphasizes the importance of energy conservation for the state. The effective date for the changes outlined in the bill is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 74-5003.4, 74-5003.5, 74-5003.7