HB4867

To clarify the process of royalty payments for wells in this state.

Introduced·1/28/26
Intr Text

Clarifies the process for royalty payments for oil and gas wells in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4867 clarifies the process for royalty payments for oil and gas wells. It mandates that operators and producers provide detailed information with each payment, including production data, prices received, and severance taxes paid. The bill outlines specific timelines for royalty payments and imposes penalties for late payments. It also establishes auditing and transparency requirements, ensuring that lessors receive accurate and timely information.

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Current
Energy and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 28

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 28

House

To Energy and Public Works then Judiciary

Jan 28

House

Introduced in House