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Introduced
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
In Committee
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
Crossed Over
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 155.33, 155.34, 1503.35, 1509.01, 1509.02, 1509.03, 1509.06, 1509.07, 1509.071, 1509.13, 1509.22, 1509.221, 1509.23, 1509.28, 1509.31, 1509.36, 2305.041, 5577.02, and 5727.02 and to enact section 131.52 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 343.30 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to make changes to the law governing oil and gas wells and to address federal mineral royalty payments.
AI Summary
This bill revises Ohio's laws governing oil and gas wells, focusing on several key areas. It establishes a new provision for federal mineral royalties, requiring the state treasurer to deposit these royalties into a federal mineral royalty clearing fund and transfer funds to the county of origin within 30 days. Counties can appropriate these funds solely for planning, public facilities construction and maintenance, or public services. The bill modifies rules for leasing state-owned land for oil and gas exploration, creating a more structured process for nominating and bidding on potential lease sites. It updates requirements for well permits, insurance, and bonding, including provisions for expedited permit reviews and transfer of well ownership. The legislation also adjusts regulations around brine disposal, injection wells, and water supply protection. Additionally, the bill makes changes to tax classifications for certain energy-related businesses and clarifies procedures for well plugging and land restoration. These modifications aim to streamline oil and gas operations, provide more clarity for operators and landowners, and ensure proper environmental and safety protections.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Al Landis (R)*,
Andrew Brenner (R),
Brian Chavez (R),
Jerry Cirino (R),
Terry Johnson (R),
George Lang (R),
Sandy O'Brien (R),
Thomas Patton (R),
Bill Reineke (R),
Kristina Roegner (R),
Mark Romanchuk (R),
Tim Schaffer (R),
Jane Timken (R),
Shane Wilkin (R),
Last Action
House Natural Resources 1st Hearing, Sponsor/Proponent Testimony (09:00:00 2/18/2026 Room 116) (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb219 |
| Analysis - As Passed By Senate | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27051 |
| Fiscal Note - As Passed By Senate | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26820 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb219/02_PS/pdf/ |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb219/01_RS/pdf/ |
| Fiscal Note - As Reported By Senate Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26773 |
| Analysis - As Reported By Senate Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26736 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26196 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26093 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb219/00_IN/pdf/ |
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