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HB16-1181

Local Government Fracking Ban Liable Royalties

Concerning a requirement that a local government that bans hydraulic fracturing compensate oil and gas mineral interest owners affected by the ban.
Session:
2016 Regular Session
Subjects:
Local Government
Natural Resources & Environment
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.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Rep. P. Buck

Sponsor

Rep. J. Brown, Rep. K. Conti, Rep. B. DelGrosso, Rep. G. Klingenschmitt, Rep. T. Leonard, Rep. C. Navarro, Rep. P. Neville, Rep. K. Priola, Rep. K. Ransom, Rep. L. Saine, Rep. D. Thurlow, Rep. K. Van Winkle, Rep. J. Windholz, Rep. C. Wist

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