SB712

In development, further providing for definitions and for plugging requirements.

Chamber Passed·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB712 amends oil and gas regulations to define "attainable bottom" and requires a minimum 50-foot cement plug at this depth.

Pennsylvania SB712 amends Title 58 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to refine definitions and plugging requirements for oil and gas wells. It defines "attainable bottom" as the depth that can be achieved after reasonable effort to clean out the well. The bill mandates a minimum 50-foot cement plug at this depth, ensuring wells are securely plugged. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–16 · Feb 4
Current
Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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16 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 3

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

May 7, 2025

9:30 AM

Environmental Resources And Energy (s) Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection

Feb 4

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (32-16)

Feb 4

House

In the House