HB16-1181
Local Government Fracking Ban Liable Royalties
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that a local government that bans hydraulic fracturing compensate oil and gas mineral interest owners affected by the ban.
Bill Summary:
The bill specifies that a local government that bans hydraulic fracturing of an oil and gas well is liable to the mineral interest owner for the value of the lost royalties.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Perry Buck
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2016 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1181 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 4-5. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 16-1181 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2016 | House | House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/02/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)