2010 Senate Bill 1530

Impose new regulations on natural gas “fracking” extraction

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 29, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Liz Brater (D-18)

To prohibit the extraction of natural gas using "hydraulic fracturing" unless a driller discloses the chemicals used in the process, applies for permission, and is granted a permit by state environmental regulators. This new “fracking” technique has more than doubling the amount of known domestic reserves.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs