OK
Oklahoma Senate Bill SB1690

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB1690

Introduced
2/5/24  

Caption

Internal combustion engines; declaring protection of certain rights for individuals in Oklahoma. Effective date.

Impact

If enacted, SB1690 will establish a new section in the Oklahoma Statutes, asserting that the use of internal combustion engines and gas-fueled stoves is a protected right. This could significantly impact future legislation and regulations pertaining to energy use and environmental concerns, as it would prevent local governments from enacting bans or restrictive measures on these technologies. Effective November 1, 2024, this law could reinforce the state's stance on consumer choice in relation to energy sources and appliances.

Summary

Senate Bill 1690, sponsored by Senator Dahm, proposes to protect the rights of individuals in Oklahoma to utilize internal combustion engines and gas-fueled stoves. The bill explicitly states that neither the state nor any political subdivision has the authority to prohibit the use of such technologies and appliances. This legislative move responds to growing concerns regarding governmental regulations on energy use and individual freedoms in the state.

Contention

The introduction of SB1690 may lead to contention among environmental advocacy groups and other stakeholders concerned about climate change and air quality. While proponents argue that it is a matter of personal freedom and economic choice, opponents may view this as a setback to environmental regulations aimed at reducing fossil fuel dependency and promoting cleaner energy sources. This bill represents a significant ideological divide regarding energy policy and individual rights in the state of Oklahoma.

Latest SB1690 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB202

General provisions; protecting the internal combustion engine. Effective date.

OK HB2135

Local governments; Oklahoma Right to Drive Act; motor vehicles; combustion engines; prohibition; effective date.

OK HB1030

Data privacy; Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act; consumer protection; civil penalties; effective date.

OK SB277

Firearms; modifying term; removing certain qualifiers; clarifying language; declaring certain individuals as individually licensed and verified as it relates to the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act. Effective date.

OK HB2609

Water; defining terms; directing Oklahoma Water Resources Board to determine instream flows for certain rivers; effective date.

OK HB2101

Revenue and taxation; Oklahoma adjusted gross income and taxable income; Section 280E of Internal Revenue Code; effective date.

OK SB815

Income tax credit; requiring the Oklahoma Tax Commission to verify if certain credit has been claimed for motor vehicle. Effective date.

OK SB1030

State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; modifying provisions to expand practice in this state. Effective date.

OK SB272

The Oklahoma Riot Control and Prevention Act; modifying entities prohibited from certain action; declaring additional permitted activities. Effective date.

OK HB2754

Revenue and taxation; civil engineers; employers; employees; income tax credit; tuition reimbursement; compensation; effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.