98RS HB765

HB765

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HB 765/FN (BR 2159) - H. Moberly, J. Gooch

     AN ACT relating to oil and gas recovery enhancement.
     Create a new section of KRS Chapter 137 to define "recovered inactive well"; provide for a tax credit equal to 4.5% of gross value of oil that is produced from a recovered inactive well; create a new section of KRS Chapter 143A to define "recovered inactive well"; provide for a tax credit equal to 4.5% of market value of natural gas that is produced from a recovered inactive well; create a new section of KRS Chapter 353 to provide that any person may investigate an abandoned well and provide for procedures; amend KRS 353.570 to conform.

HB 765 - AMENDMENTS


     HFA (1, J. Gooch) - Provide that a person applying to investigate an abandoned well shall submit a plan to prevent erosion and sedimentation, if the surface owner is a different owner than the owner of the mineral rights.
     HFA (2, H. Moberly) - Provide that a person applying to investigate an abandoned well shall submit a restoration plan.
     HFA (3, H. Moberly) - Provide that a person applying to investigate an abandoned well shall submit a plan to prevent erosion and sedimentation, if the surface owner is a different owner than the owner of the mineral rights.

     Feb 27-introduced in House
     Mar 2-to Natural Resources and Environment (H)
     Mar 3-posted in committee
     Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Mar 11-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) filed
     Mar 12-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for March 13, 1998
     Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with floor amendment (1)
     Mar 17-received in Senate
     Mar 18-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S)
     Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for March 25, 1998
     Mar 25-3rd reading, passed 37-0
     Mar 26-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer
     Mar 27-delivered to Governor
     Apr 7-signed by Governor


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