Relating to geological permits.
Summary
Establishes and modifies fees and requirements relating to permits for mineral exploration, mining operations, exclusion certificates, gas and oil drilling and exploration, and geothermal well drilling operation. Limits number and distribution of onshore exploration sites and oil, gas and geothermal wells.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2020
Last action Mar 9, 2020
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 3, 2020
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 27, 2020
Upper · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
upper
Feb 14, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
upper
Feb 10, 2020
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
upper
Feb 10, 2020
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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