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Subcommittee advances bill to modernize Tennessee oil-and-gas statute
Summary
HB2535, described by Chairman Grylls as an update to the 1943 Tennessee Production of Oil and Gas Act to reflect modern technology and clarify permitting and reporting, passed the subcommittee and moves to full committee.
Chairman Grylls presented HB2535 to the Agriculture & Natural Resources subcommittee, saying the bill modernizes the Tennessee Production of Oil and Gas Act (originally enacted 1943) by updating definitions, removing duplicative provisions and clarifying permitting, reporting and operational requirements while maintaining environmental protections. "This bill modernizes the Tennessee production of oil and gas act... to reflect advancements in oil and gas technology, environmental science, regulatory practices," the sponsor said.
Members asked no substantive questions during the short presentation. The clerk recorded 7 ayes, 0 nays and 1 present-not-voting on the subcommittee roll; HB2535 was reported to the full committee. The bill will now be scheduled for further action in the committee process.
