SB132

Enact the PRESERVE Act

Introduced·3/5/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB132 prohibits state authorities from issuing permits for oil or natural gas extraction via horizontal wells on state lands.

Ohio SB132, known as the Protecting public Resources, Ecosystems, and Sensitive lands from Extraction, Violation, and Exploitation (PRESERVE) Act, prohibits the director of natural resources or any other state authority from issuing permits, making leases, or granting authorizations for oil or natural gas extraction via horizontal wells on any land owned or controlled by the state. This measure aims to protect public resources, ecosystems, and sensitive lands from extraction activities.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources

Mar 5, 2025

Senate

Introduced