Legislator accuses Senate leader of ‘betrayal’ over wind setback bill

“A betrayal of Oklahoma’s rural communities.” It’s what Chandler Rep. Jim Shaw has accused Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton of over the death of the so-called wind setback bill, SB2.

He’s angry over the failure of the Senate to take up the bill he supported as part of his anti-wind stance. Shaw said the legislation would have protected rural landowners from industrial wind encroachment.

“Pro Tem Paxton sided with wind lobbyists and corporate interests instead of the Oklahoma families asking for basic protections,” said Shaw in a press release after Paxton’s late Tuesday announcement. “SB2 passed the House with strong support, yet Paxton shut down to appease donors and industry insiders.”

Legislator accuses Senate leader of ‘betrayal’ over wind setback bill - Oklahoma Energy Today