This bill authorizes the board of county commissioners in Oklahoma to adopt, amend, and enforce ordinances regulating the siting, construction, and expansion of commercial wind and solar energy facilities in unincorporated areas of the county. The ordinances can address various aspects such as setbacks from residences, height and density of facilities, and mitigation of noise and visual impacts. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not limit the authority of state or federal agencies and allows counties to impose more restrictive requirements than state standards, provided they do not conflict with existing laws. Additionally, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission is tasked with maintaining a publicly accessible database regarding the status of county ordinances related to these energy facilities.

Furthermore, the bill empowers county voters to propose and enact ordinances through an initiative petition process. This process includes specific requirements for petition filing, signature collection, and procedures for protests and appeals regarding the ballot title. The initiative petitions must be consistent with state and federal law and can cover similar topics as the ordinances adopted by the county commissioners. The bill also mandates that the Corporation Commission maintain a database of ordinances enacted by initiative petitions. The act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.