The issue of a proposed hydro-electric power plant on the Kiamichi River will be the focus of a state House Energy and Natural Resources Committee study in October.
The Committee plans to take up the power plant, a proposal opposed by tribes, members of congress and some in the state legislature, during a hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m.
The Committee plans two major topics to be studied that day, beginning with “Balancing Solar in Oklahoma’s “All of the Above” Energy Plan.”
The Kiamichi River in Southeast Oklahoma will be the subject of the second study and was proposed by Reps. West, Humphrey and Dempsey.
The meeting will live streamed over the internet.
Members of the committee include:
Representative Brad Boles, Chair
Representative Dean Davis, Vice Chair
Members:
Representative Nick Archer
Representative Rhonda Baker
Representative Steve Bashore
Representative Forrest Bennett
Representative Trey Caldwell
Representative Erick Harris
Representative Chris Kannady
Representative Mark Lepak
Representative Jason Lowe
Representative Ken Luttrell
Representative Mark McBride
Representative Monroe Nichols
Representative Terry O’Donnell
Representative Eric Roberts
Representative Suzanne Schreiber
Representative Judd Strom
Representative Tammy Townley
The same committee will also hold an Oct. 22 meeting at 1 p.m. where it will study Energy Generation and Oklahoma’s Wind Industry Tax Policy.
It will also be live streamed via internet.
