Repeals prohibitions on hydraulic fracturing and establishes new permitting procedures regarding hydraulic fracturing; repealer

This bill removes state-level bans on hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, and creates a new permitting system for oil and gas wells that use this technique. It directs the state environmental department to develop rules within one year covering environmental protections, water management standards, and other necessary regulations for fracking operations. The legislation also clarifies that state fracking rules override local laws and ordinances, while preserving local control over roads and real property taxes. Directly affected parties include oil and gas companies seeking to conduct fracking operations and local governments whose regulations on the practice would be preempted by state standards.