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S11222025 Regular Session

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding the oil and gas conservation commission.

OIL AND GAS -- Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding the oil and gas conservation commission.

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Idaho Code § 47-314 sets up the Idaho Oil & Gas Conservation Commission which is made up of five members identified with unique backgrounds and qualifications. One of the members currently needs to have a degree in geo-sciences or engineering, "AND" at least five years of experience in the oil and gas industry. This restriction extremely limits the pool of Idahoans who are qualified to serve on the Commission and it is difficult to find applicants. This legislation will change the “AND” to an “OR” in order to expand the pool of qualified applicants while still providing the Commission with knowledgeable commissioners.

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This legislation causes no increase or decrease in revenue, or additional expenditure of funds at the State or local level of government. Therefore, this legislation has no fiscal impact.

Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment