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SB 480 — Utilities; modifying certain exception to definition; allowing certain entities to receive electricity. Effective date. Emergency.
Last action — Approved by Governor 05/14/2025
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 14, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
145 added · 126 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes in Bill SB 480 involve updates to definitions and provisions regarding public utilities. Specifically, the bill removes certain exceptions that previously allowed for flexibility in how electricity could be distributed and emphasizes the requirement for natural gas usage. These adjustments matter because they aim to create a more consistent regulatory framework for utility operations, which can affect service delivery and energy availability for consumers.
ENGROSSEDAn Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Green of the Senate and BolesBoles, Munson, Stinson, Archer, Moore, Culver, Lowe (Dick), Hefner, Schreiber, Wilk, Townley, West (Tammy), Adams, Sneed, Humphrey, Eaves, Kerbs, West (Josh), Gise, Harris, Duel, Maynard, Burns, Luttrell, Staires, Hardin, Hill, George, Dobrinski, Patzkowsky, Grego, Turner, Kelley, May, Ford, Cornwell, Bashore, Steagall, Kannady, Osburn, Marti, Hasenbeck, Roberts, Lepak, Williams, Tedford, Lay, Strom, Fetgatter, Manger, Cantrell, Blair, Hays, Bennett, Miller, Pae, Roe, Sterling, Hildebrant, Caldwell (Chad), Chapman, Smith, Stark, Hall, Crosswhite Hader, Wolfley, Olsen, and Worthen of the House 5 An Act relating to utilities;
BESUBJECT: IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Utilities BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
The term “public utility” as used in Sections 151 through 155 of this title, shall be taken to mean and include every corporation, association, company, individuals, their trustees, lessees, or receivers, successors or assigns, except as hereinafter provided, and except cities, towns, or other bodies politic, that now or hereafter may own, operate, or manage any plant or equipment, or any part thereof, directly or indirectly, for ENGR.public use, or may supply any commodity to be furnished to the public.:
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480 Page 1 public use, or may supply any commodity to be furnished to the public.:
for the production, transmission, delivery, or furnishing of electric current for light, heat, or power., or (d) For d.ENR.
for the transportation, delivery, or furnishing of water for domestic purposes or for power.
Provided further, that a corporation organized and existing not for profit pursuant to Title 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Sections 851-863, but for the purpose of developing and providing rural water supply and sewage disposal facilities to serve rural residents shall not be declared a public utility under this act section, and shall be exempt in any and all respects from the jurisdiction and control of the Corporation Commission of this state.
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for the transportation, delivery, or furnishing of water for domestic purposes or for power.
Provided further, that a corporation organized and existing not for profit pursuant to Title 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Sections 851-863, but for the purpose of developing and providing rural water supply and sewage disposal facilities to serve rural residents shall not be declared a public utility under this act section, and shall be exempt in any and all respects from the jurisdiction and control of the Corporation Commission of this state.
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Provided further any city or town within a county having a population of over five hundred thousand (500,000) or any county having a population of over five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 1970 Federal Census, which is a beneficiary of a public trust that has multiple beneficiaries and that includes within any or all of its boundaries a water supply and/or distribution system, or any portion thereof, shall have the authority to condemn all or any portion of any water supply and/or distribution system owned and/or operated and/or ENGR.leased by a public trust within the limits of the condemning city or town or within the unincorporated areas of the condemning county;
provided the power granted hereunder shall not be exercised until the condemning city, town or county shall have made provision to pay ENR.
480 Page 3 leasedoff all outstanding bonded indebtedness incurred by athe public trusttrust, withinincluding interest on the limitsbonds to maturity of the condemningbonds, city or townfirst orcall withindate, and premium, if any, to which the unincorporatedproperty areasto ofbe condemned or the condemningrevenues county;therefrom has been pledged for security.
provided the power granted hereunder shall not be exercised until the condemning city, town or county shall have made provision to pay off all outstanding bonded indebtedness incurred by the public trust, including interest on the bonds to maturity of the bonds, or first call date, and premium, if any, to which the property to be condemned or the revenues therefrom has been pledged for security.
Nothing herein shall relieve such an entity of its obligation to comply with state and federal grid interconnection and registration requirements and associated costs from the applicable regional transmission organization or public utility in the state, nor shall ENGR.it limit any party from asserting a right they may otherwise be entitled to under Oklahoma law.
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480 Page 4 it limit any party from asserting a right they may otherwise be entitled to under Oklahoma law.
PassedENR. the Senate the 25th day of March, 2025.
PresidingS. Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
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480 Page 4 Passed the Senate the 25th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 8th day of May, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill amends the definition of a public utility and modifies certain exceptions, allowing new entities related to green hydrogen electricity while requiring the use of natural gas in power generation.
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17 O.S. 2021, Section 151
Provided further, that a corporation organized and existing not for profit pursuant to Title 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Sections 851-863, but for the purpose of developing and providing rural water supply and sewage disposal facilities to serve rural residents shall not be declared a public utility under this act section, and shall be exempt in any and all respects from the jurisdiction and control of the Corporation Commission of this state.The exemption for certain non-profit corporations providing rural water supply and sewage disposal is retained, clarifying their status.
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17 O.S. 2021, Section 151
2. The the term public utility shall not include or be taken to mean a corporation, association, company, individuals, their trustees, lessees, receivers, successors, or assigns assignees engaged in the production of green hydrogen electricity, provided that such entity furnishes an electric service or commodity only on the premises directly to itself, an affiliate, or tenants solely engaged in the production of green hydrogen on the premises or indirectly by contracting with a public utility, rural electric cooperative, or municipality for the purpose of furnishing electric service to a specific customer or is an exempt wholesale generator, so long as that service or commodity is not resold as retail electric service or supplied indirectly or directly for public use.Clarifies the exemption criteria for entities producing green hydrogen electricity, ensuring they are not classified as public utilities if they meet certain conditions.
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17 O.S. 2021, Section 151
Additionally, any project pursuant to this act shall be required to utilize a natural gas component in their power generation capacity.
Mandates the use of natural gas in power generation projects related to this act.
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17 O.S. 2021, Section 151
There shall not be a requirement or an obligation for a public utility to serve any customer receiving electric service from an entity described herein.Clarifies that public utilities are not obligated to serve customers who receive electricity from non-public utility entities.
Amendments
1 amendmentClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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Approved by Governor 05/14/2025
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Sent to Governor
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Signed, returned to Senate
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Enrolled, to House
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Referred for enrollment
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Signed, returned to Senate
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Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 90 Nays: 0
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Coauthored by Representative(s) Munson, Stinson, Archer, Moore, Culver, Lowe (Dick), Hefner, Schreiber, Wilk, Townley, West (Tammy), Adams, Sneed, Humphrey, Eaves, Kerbs, West (Josh), Gise, Harris, Duel, Maynard, Burns, Luttrell, Staires, Hardin, Hill, George, Dobrinski, Patzkowsky, Grego, Turner, Kelley, May, Ford, Cornwell, Bashore, Steagall, Kannady, Osburn, Marti, Hasenbeck, Roberts, Lepak, Williams, Tedford, Lay, Strom, Fetgatter, Manger, Cantrell, Blair, Hays, Bennett, Miller, Pae, Roe, Sterling, Hildebrant, Caldwell (Chad), Chapman, Smith, Stark, Hall, CrosswhiteHader, Wolfley, Olsen, Worthen
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General Order
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CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
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Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Utilities
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Referred to Utilities
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Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
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First Reading
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Engrossed to House
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Referred for engrossment
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Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0
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Emergency added
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General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
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Placed on General Order
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Emergency removed
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Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy committee; CR filed
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Referred to Energy
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Withdrawn from Administrative Rules committee
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Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules
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Coauthored by Representative Boles (principal House author)
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Authored by Senator Green
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First Reading
Sponsors
- Grant Green · Primary
- Brad Boles · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Grant Green Republican
- Brad Boles Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 73 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Democrat | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 90 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (99)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alonso-Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Yea |
| Pittman | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| VACANCY: | — | Not Voting |
| Crosswhite Hader | — | Yea |
| Andy Fugate | Democrat | Yea |
| Annie Menz | Democrat | Yea |
| Cyndi Munson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ellen Pogemiller | Democrat | Yea |
| Ellyn Hefner | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jacob Rosecrants | Democrat | Yea |
| Jared Deck | Democrat | Not Voting |
| John Waldron | Democrat | Yea |
| Melissa Provenzano | Democrat | Yea |
| Meloyde Blancett | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle McCane | Democrat | Yea |
| Mickey Dollens | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzanne Schreiber | Democrat | Yea |
| Trish Ranson | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Bob Ed Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Boles | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Carl Newton | Republican | Yea |
| Chad Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Banning | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chris Kannady | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Sneed | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Clay Staires | Republican | Yea |
| Cody Maynard | Republican | Not Voting |
| Collin Duel | Republican | Yea |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Pae | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Williams | Republican | Yea |
| David Hardin | Republican | Yea |
| David Smith | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dell Kerbs | Republican | Yea |
| Derrick Hildebrant | Republican | Yea |
| Dick Lowe | Republican | Yea |
| Eddy Dempsey | Republican | Yea |
| Emily Gise | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Roberts | Republican | Yea |
| Erick Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Gabe Woolley | Republican | Yea |
| George Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Gerrid Kendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Blair | Republican | Yea |
| Jay Steagall | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Grego | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Olsen | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Shaw | Republican | Yea |
| John George | Republican | Yea |
| John Kane | Republican | Yea |
| John Pfeiffer | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wilk | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Cantrell | Republican | Yea |
| Josh West | Republican | Yea |
| Judd Strom | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Humphrey | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Luttrell | Republican | Yea |
| Kenton Patzkowsky | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin West | Republican | Yea |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Chapman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lepak | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Tedford | Republican | Not Voting |
| Max Wolfley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Dobrinski | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Kelley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Lay | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Osburn | Republican | Yea |
| Molly Jenkins | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Hays | Republican | Not Voting |
| Nick Archer | Republican | Yea |
| Nicole Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Preston Stinson | Republican | Yea |
| Rande Worthen | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rick West | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Manger | Republican | Yea |
| Ronny Johns | Republican | Yea |
| Ross Ford | Republican | Yea |
| Rusty Cornwell | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Eaves | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Fetgatter | Republican | Yea |
| Stacy Jo Adams | Republican | Yea |
| Stan May | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Bashore | Republican | Yea |
| T.J. Marti | Republican | Yea |
| Tammy Townley | Republican | Yea |
| Tammy West | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Gann | Republican | Yea |
| Toni Hasenbeck | Republican | Yea |
| Trey Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Pittman | — | Yea |
| Jared Deck | Democrat | Yea |
| Mickey Dollens | Democrat | Yea |
| Brad Boles | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Grego | Republican | Yea |
| John George | Republican | Yea |
| John Pfeiffer | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Luttrell | Republican | Yea |
| Kenton Patzkowsky | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Chapman | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Archer | Republican | Yea |
| Rick West | Republican | Yea |
| Rusty Cornwell | Republican | Yea |
| Trey Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alonso-Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Annie Menz | Democrat | Yea |
| Gerrid Kendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Chapman | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Dobrinski | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Lay | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 38 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 46 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (47)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Julia Kirt | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark Mann | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Brooks | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Nice | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Goodwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Reinhardt | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Ally Seifried | Republican | Yea |
| Avery Frix | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Stanley | Republican | Yea |
| Brent Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Guthrie | Republican | Yea |
| Casey Murdock | Republican | Yea |
| Christi Gillespie | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Dana Prieto | Republican | Yea |
| Darcy Jech | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Rader | Republican | Yea |
| David Bullard | Republican | Not Voting |
| District 24 | Republican | Yea |
| Dusty Deevers | Republican | Yea |
| George Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Grant Green | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| Jerry Alvord | Republican | Yea |
| John Haste | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wingard | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Daniels | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Kelly Hines | Republican | Yea |
| Kendal Sacchieri | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Lonnie Paxton | Republican | Yea |
| Micheal Bergstrom | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Grellner | Republican | Yea |
| Roland Pederson | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Jett | Republican | Yea |
| Spencer Kern | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Gollihare | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Woods | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Hamilton | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| AMD SB480 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 1660) | — | Not Voting |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Yea |
| Casey Murdock | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Rader | Republican | Yea |
| Grant Green | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Jett | Republican | Yea |
| Spencer Kern | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Woods | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 480?
- SB 480 is sponsored by Grant Green (Republican) and Brad Boles (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 480?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
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