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AR HB1385

AR HB1385
To Amend The Law Concerning The Oil And Gas Commission; And To Require The Oil And Gas Commission To Notify Members Of The General Assembly Concerning Certain Permits.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
Passed
03/18/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION; TO REQUIRE THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION TO NOTIFY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNING CERTAIN PERMITS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill amends Arkansas law to require the Oil and Gas Commission to provide written notification to state legislators about certain permit hearings. Specifically, the commission must send written notice to each General Assembly member representing the district where a Class II underground injection control disposal well is proposed. The notification must include information on how to access the permit application and details about the public hearing's date, time, and location. The notice can be delivered via email and applies to permits related to drilling, deepening, re-entering, recompleteing, or operating these specific types of underground injection control disposal wells. The bill aims to increase transparency and keep local legislators informed about potential oil and gas activities in their districts, giving them an opportunity to be aware of and potentially engage with permit processes that may impact their constituents.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Notification that HB1385 is now Act 374 (on 03/20/2025)

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