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AK SB208
Bill
Status
4/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
William Wielechowski
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Revenue to evaluate the effectiveness of current state incentives for gas exploration, development, and production in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin.
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Directs the departments to identify and recommend additional incentives or legislative proposals to increase gas exploration, development, and production in the Cook Inlet area.
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Establishes findings that Cook Inlet natural gas supplies nearly 90 percent of Southcentral Alaska's electricity and heats approximately 130,000 homes and businesses, with reserves depleting from 8 trillion cubic feet to approximately 1 trillion cubic feet as of January 2010.
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Requires the departments to report findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the legislature before December 1, 2010.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Dnr/revenue Study On Natural Gas
Oil & Gas
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
4/13/2010