He is known for his stance against wind farm takeovers of land in the state and green-energy projects and now Chandler Republican Rep. Jim Shaw wants more transparency from the agencies that decide the fate of such projects.
While his bill makes no mention of data centers, the goal of his bill is obvious. He announced his filing this week of two bills, one addressing transparency and another focused on Second Amendment Rights.
“Oklahomans deserve a government that operates in the open, where public officials stop hiding behind nondisclosure agreements and keeping citizens in the dark while pushing their own agendas,” Shaw said. “We also have a commitment to protecting our God-given constitutional rights while maintaining appropriate safeguards and accountability in public service. This marks the beginning of additional legislation I will be filing to serve Oklahomans.”
The focus of HB3030 arose from non-disclosure agreements made by some city councils where members were prohibited from revealing the proposed intent of the sale or acquisition of property for data centers. Such was the instance in the city of Coweta where the city admitted such an agreement was made.
“A real estate firm first approached city staff in May 2024 about the possible sale of city-owned land adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant. A non‑disclosure agreement was executed to protect sensitive commercial details and to allow staff to fully evaluate the developer’s technical and operational needs before releasing information to the public. Over several months, staff and Beale exchanged detailed information about the city’s system capacities and the project’s potential demands. Reviewing utility and infrastructure requirements with developers is standard practice before any project is brought forward for formal consideration,” according to a posting by the city of Coweta.
When residents learned the sale of city land was intended for a data center, they were angered and came out against the project.Some even started a petition drive against it.
Rep. Shaw’s House Bill 3030 would prohibit elected and appointed public officials from being required or allowed to sign nondisclosure agreements related to the performance of their official duties.
“No elected or appointed public official shall be required
or allowed to sign any type of nondisclosure agreement with respect to a matter involving the performance of duties by the public official,” stated the bill.
His proposal was brief but made no mention or reference to data centers or renewable energy projects.
“The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to a
nondisclosure agreement that a person is requested or required to sign with respect to a matter which is personal or related to
litigation or potential litigation which does not involve the
performance of any duty imposed directly upon the person because of the appointed or elected office the person occupies.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.”
Shaw’s second measure, House Bill 3036 would amend state law governing where firearms may be carried. The bill would modify existing restrictions related to carrying firearms on public property and establishes limitations for certain secured facilities. The measure outlines locations where firearms are prohibited, including courthouses, detention facilities and secured government buildings or events, and identifies public areas where firearm carry is permitted under state law.
Both bills are eligible for the second session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.