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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to remove the cap on the number of gas and other type wells for which operators are required to pay annual oversight fees.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to remove a cap on the number of oil and gas wells for which operators are required to pay an annual oversight fee. Previously, operators were only subject to these fees for a limited number of their wells, specifically the first 400, 400, and 4,000 wells depending on their production levels. Now, operators will be required to pay the annual oversight fee for *each* well they operate that meets the specified production criteria, regardless of how many wells they have in total. This change aims to ensure that all operators contribute to the oversight and regulation of their wells based on their activity, rather than being exempt after reaching a certain number of wells.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4109&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Environmental Protection, Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=952006221 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4109%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4109 |
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