Study Biochar In Plugging Of Oil And Gas Wells
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2023 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of the biochar in oil and gas well plugging working advisory group to make recommendations for the development of a pilot program to study the use of biochar in the plugging of oil and gas wells, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The act creates the biochar in oil and gas well plugging working advisory group (work group) in the oil and gas conservation commission (commission).
The act also requires Colorado state university (university) to conduct various studies and laboratory work on the use of biochar in the plugging of oil and gas wells and, no later than June 1, 2024, report the results of the studies and laboratory work to the work group. If, based on the report, the work group determines that a pilot program to study the use of biochar in the plugging of oil and gas wells would have a positive impact on the state, the work group must direct the university to make recommendations regarding the development of a pilot program.
No later than December 1, 2024, the university must submit a draft report of its recommendations to the work group. No later than December 15, 2024, the university shall, in consultation with the work group, create a final report and submit the final report to the director of the commission.
For the 2023-24 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $370,140 from the oil and gas conservation and environmental response fund (fund) to the department of higher education for use by the board of governors of the university for the work group.
For the 2023-24 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $5,600 from the fund to the department of natural resources for use by the commission for program costs related to the act.
APPROVED by Governor May 18, 2023
EFFECTIVE May 18, 2023
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 23-1069 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 23-1069 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment J.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 23-1069, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). | The motion passed on a vote of 8-2. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 23-1069, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
23
AYE
11
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
44
AYE
19
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2023 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/17/2023 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/17/2023 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/17/2023 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/06/2023 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/05/2023 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/05/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/01/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/26/2023 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
| 04/24/2023 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/21/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - No Amendments |
| 04/21/2023 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/16/2023 | House | House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/19/2023 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2023 | 219 | Study Biochar In Plugging Of Oil & Gas Wells |