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NM SB24

NM SB24
Oil & Gas Development Royalty Rates


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Introduced
01/16/2024
In Committee
01/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/24/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS; SETTING THE ROYALTY RATE ON FUTURE OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT LEASES ON STATE TRUST LANDS TO ENHANCE REVENUE FOR BENEFICIARIES.

AI Summary

This bill sets the royalty rate on future oil and gas development leases on state trust lands to between 25% and 16.67% (or 3/16) of the value or volume of the oil and gas produced. The bill also extends the ability for a lessee to continue the lease after the primary term if there is a well capable of producing gas in paying quantities but it is shut-in due to lack of pipeline connection or market. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2024.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Finance Committee (03:30:00 2/13/2024 Room 322) (on 02/13/2024)

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