Bill

Bill > A01884


NY A01884

NY A01884
Authorizes counties to lease county land for natural gas exploration, development and production for five years or as long as gas is produced in paying quantities.


summary

Introduced
01/17/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the county law, in relation to leases for the exploration and drilling for and extraction of natural gas and liquefied natural gas The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the County Law to authorize counties in New York to lease county-owned land for the exploration, development, and production of natural gas and liquefied natural gas for up to five years, and to extend the lease for as long as the gas is produced in paying quantities. This allows counties to generate revenue from leasing their land for natural gas operations, provided that the lease terms and conditions are determined by the county's legislative body.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 01/08/2020)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...