Colorado 2020 Regular Session Status: Died

HB 20-1070 — Local Government Liable Fracking Ban Oil And Gas Moratorium

Last action — House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely

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  2. Died in session

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The bill specifies that a local government that bans hydraulic fracturing of an oil and gas well is liable to the mineral interest owner for the value of the mineral interest and that a local government that enacts a moratorium on oil and gas activities shall compensate oil and gas operators, mineral lessees, and royalty owners for all costs, damages, and losses of fair market value associated with the moratorium.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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Action History

  1. House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely

  2. Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

Sponsors

  • Perry Buck · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 101 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Perry Buck

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (101)

101 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 20-1070 do?
The bill specifies that a local government that bans hydraulic fracturing of an oil and gas well is liable to the mineral interest owner for the value of the mineral interest and that a local government that enacts a moratorium on oil and gas activities shall compensate oil and gas operators, mineral lessees, and royalty owners for all costs, damages, and losses of fair market value associated with the moratorium.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors HB 20-1070?
HB 20-1070 is sponsored by Perry Buck.
What is the current status of HB 20-1070?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 20-1070?
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