2014 Senate Bill 1076

Authorize local oil and gas extraction restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 17, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Jack Brandenburg (R-11)

To allow counties and larger townships (more than 70,000 residents) to use zoning ordinances to impose restrictions and regulations on oil and gas extraction and exploration.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

Dec. 11, 2014

Amendment offered by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To also allow smaller townships restrict and regulate gas and oil wells.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Failed in the Senate 8 to 29 (details)

To allow larger townships (more than 70,000 residents) to use zoning ordinances to impose restrictions and regulations on oil and gas extraction and exploration.