2019 Senate Bill 130

Restrict oil and gas wells in large counties

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-11)

To restrict gas or oil wells (including gas and oil “fracking” wells) in counties with more than 750,000 residents unless a hearing is held and the well conforms with local (not just state) restrictions, including set-back requirements. Senate Bill 131 would increase state set-back requirements.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources