2009 HB 219 Free Market Energy Restoration Act

CVNM Position:

Support

Year:

2009

Sponsors:

Brian F. Egolf

Topics:

Energy & Climate Change
Land

Legislative Info:

HB 219 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

HB219 expands the notice required to surface owners by oil and gas companies that plan to develop their mineral rights -- providing the surface owner with sufficient time to contract with the mineral rights holder to avert or limit oil and gas operations. HB219 also requires the State Land Commissioner to provide notification to surface owners when offering certain mineral leases for sale.

Outcome

Defeated in the House.