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AR HB1393

Bill

Official Source

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Webb

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires gas drilling operators to post bonds sufficient to cover the cost of gas well closure and site remediation
  • Aims to protect Arkansas environment from long-term toxins deposited through gas drilling operations
  • Applies to all gas drilling operations conducted within the state
  • Establishes bonding requirements as a condition for gas drilling permits or operations

Legislative Description

An Act To Protect Arkansans By Requiring Bonds For Gas Drilling Operations.

Last Action

House Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- HOUSE

3/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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