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MI SB1133

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Cherry

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Subsurface Pore Space Act" to define ownership and conveyance rights for subsurface pore space in Michigan
  • Vests ownership of pore space in all subsurface strata to the owner of the overlying surface property, unless previously severed
  • Allows pore space to be severed from surface property through conveyance, reservation, or lease, with detailed requirements for depth, geologic formation, and surface use rights
  • Prohibits conveyances of mineral interests from automatically including pore space rights unless explicitly stated in the agreement
  • Takes effect only if Senate Bills 1131 and 1132 of the 102nd Legislature are also enacted

Legislative Description

Natural resources: gas and oil; ownership and conveyance rights associated with pore space; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1131'24, SB 1132'24

Natural resources: gas and oil

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole

12/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Energy And Environment11/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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