H 977
An Act relative to data collection on below threshold wells
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Bill overview
This bill requires the collection and reporting of data related to ‘below threshold wells,’ which are wells that produce small amounts of oil or gas. The goal is to improve understanding of these wells and their potential environmental impacts. The data collected will be used to assess the effectiveness of existing regulations and inform future policy decisions related to oil and gas extraction. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of these resources.
Key provisions
- Requires the collection of data from below threshold wells.
- Specifies the types of data to be collected, including location, production volume, and well characteristics.
- Mandates reporting of this data to a designated state agency.
- Directs the agency to analyze the collected data.
- Requires the agency to use the data to assess regulatory effectiveness.
- Authorizes the agency to develop recommendations for policy changes.
- Establishes a timeline for data collection and reporting.
Who is affected
- Oil and gas companies operating below threshold wells
- State environmental agencies
- The public (through increased transparency)
- Legislators responsible for environmental regulation
Notable changes
- Introduces a new requirement for data collection on a previously under-reported resource.
- Potentially strengthens oversight of below threshold wells.
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Primary sponsor
Kristin E. Kassner
Cosponsor
Kristin E. Kassner
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Bill H.977 194th (Current)
An Act relative to data collection on below threshold wells
By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 977) of Kristin E. Kassner relative to data collection on below threshold wells. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kristin E. Kassner Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.977
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 2/26/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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