SENATE BILL 778

File Code: Environment

Sponsored By:

Senator Collins

Entitled:

Water Wells - Well Rig Operators and Hydrofracturing

Synopsis:

Authorizing the practice of hydrofracturing; specifying who is authorized to perform hydrofracturing and under what circumstances hydrofracturing can be performed; specifying the requirements for an applicant for a well rig operator license to receive the license; specifying the requirements for an applicant to renew a well rig operator license; and defining a term.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/9

First Reading Senate Rules

2/21

Re-referred Economic and Environmental Affairs

Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES

WATER

WELLS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Environment

( 13-101 , 13-302 , 13-306 , 13-405 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered