HB18-1150
Local Government Liable Fracking Ban Oil And Gas Moratorium
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2018 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that a local government that interferes with oil and gas operations compensate persons damaged by the interference.
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 mineral interest and that a local government that enacts a moratorium on oil and gas activities shall compensate oil and gas operators, mineral lessees, and royalty owners for all costs, damages, and losses of fair market value associated with the moratorium.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Perry Buck
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2018 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 18-1150 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 3-6. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 18-1150 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2018 | House | House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/31/2018 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)