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The Inactive Well Bill
Inactive well fee credit helps oil operators
Establishes an inactive well fee assessment credit (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Bad for everyday people ·
The bill would let owners of inactive oil wells pay less in state fees, lowering the money the state collects for environmental programs.
Our take
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If passed, the state will get less money to monitor and clean up old wells, while oil companies keep more cash; everyday people could face higher taxes or weaker safety.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill creates a credit against the inactive well fee.
- Credit reduces the amount oil companies must pay.
- Applies only to wells that are not producing.
- Bill is still introduced and has not been passed.
- No other changes are mentioned in the text.
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