Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy Feb 18th, 2026

Senate Energy Committee

Key Moments

  • HB2440 — The committee notes that the PCS for House Bill 2440 is a request bill and then, without objection, adopts the PCS as the working draft.
  • John Waldron — John Waldron’s vote is recorded as aye in the roll call.
  • HB2596 — House Bill 2596 is introduced and explained as a DEQ request bill designed to speed up permitting while preserving community input and oversight. The committee then moves to a due pass vote and ultimately reports the bill out due pass.
  • HB2596 — The committee discusses the PCS for House Bill 2596, asks whether it should be adopted, and then adopts the PCS as the working draft.
  • Stan May — His vote is recorded as aye.
  • HB4219 — Announced as being laid over by the chair.
  • HB2440 — House Bill 2440 is taken up as the next item of business, explained to the committee, and then reported out with a due pass recommendation after the vote.