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SB2069

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Nuclear energy; creating the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Emergency

Introduced 2026-02-02Last action 2026-05-06 — HAs readCommittee Wildlife

Sponsor

Spencer KernR

Cosponsors

Nick Archer(R)Josh West(R)Tammy Townley(R)Preston Stinson(R)
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Died in Senate committee
The 2026 Regular Session ended on 2026-05-29. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

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Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed

Votes

House2026-05-05PassedSee how each member voted →
House: THIRD READING
Yea 77 · 8 D · 69 RNay 11 · 7 D · 4 RNV 0 · Absent 11
House2026-04-13PassedSee how each member voted →
House: Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee: DO PASS
Yea 13 · 3 D · 10 RNay 0
House2026-04-07PassedSee how each member voted →
House: Wildlife Committee: DO PASS
Yea 6 · 1 D · 5 RNay 0
Senate2026-03-11PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate: THIRD READING
Yea 42 · 6 D · 36 RNay 1 · 1 RNV 0 · Absent 5
Senate2026-02-23PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate: Agriculture & Wildlife Committee: DO PASS
Yea 12 · 2 D · 10 RNay 1 · 1 R

Summary

This bill establishes a new Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, indicating the state's intent to develop administrative infrastructure focused on advanced nuclear energy technologies and policy. While the specific powers, responsibilities, and structure of this office cannot be determined from the title alone, the designation of "Emergency" suggests the legislature considers this matter time-sensitive and worthy of expedited consideration. The bill represents Oklahoma's effort to position itself in the emerging advanced nuclear energy sector, though the complete scope of the office's mandate and any associated funding or implementation details are not available from the information provided.

Bill history

  1. 2026-02-02 · Senate
    First Reading
  2. 2026-02-02 · Senate
    Authored by Senator Kern
  3. 2026-02-03 · Senate
    Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife
  4. 2026-02-17 · Senate
    Coauthored by Representative Townley (principal House author)
  5. 2026-02-23 · Senate
    Reported Do Pass Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed
  6. 2026-02-25 · Senate
    Placed on General Order
  7. 2026-03-11 · Senate
    General Order, Considered
  8. 2026-03-11 · Senate
    Measure passed: Ayes: 42 Nays: 1
  9. 2026-03-11 · Senate
    Referred for engrossment
  10. 2026-03-12 · Senate
    Engrossed to House
  11. 2026-03-12 · House
    First Reading
  12. 2026-03-30 · House
    Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
  13. 2026-03-30 · House
    Referred to Wildlife
  14. 2026-04-07 · House
    Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Wildlife
  15. 2026-04-15 · House
    CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
  16. 2026-04-28 · House
    Remove Representative Townley as principal House author and substitute with Representative Archer
  17. 2026-05-05 · House
    General Order
  18. 2026-05-05 · House
    Coauthored by Representative(s) Townley, West (Josh), Stinson
  19. 2026-05-05 · House
    Amended by floor substitute
  20. 2026-05-05 · House
    Emergency added
  21. 2026-05-05 · House
    Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 77 Nays: 11
  22. 2026-05-05 · House
    Referred for engrossment
  23. 2026-05-06 · House
    Engrossed, signed, to Senate
  24. 2026-05-06 · Senate
    HAs read
Full Bill Text
https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/SB2069/2026
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