FORCED POOLING TO REMAIN IN WEST VIRGINIA SENATE BILL 424

IN A CLOSED DOOR PRIVATE MEETING TODAY IN THE OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA SENATE PRESIDENT JEFFREY V. KESSLER, THE DECISION WAS MADE TO PUSH FORWARD WITH A FORCED POOLING PROVISION AS PART OF SB424. THIS APPARENTLY WILL BE DEALT WITH FIRST BY THE SENATE ENERGY, INDUSTRY AND MINING COMMITTEE STARTING TOMORROW MORNING, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011, BEGINNING AT 10:00 A.M. IN ROOM 208W. THE AUDIO SHOULD BE BROADCAST LIVE FROM http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm. JUST CLICK ON ROOM 208W. WE NEED TO CRANK IT UP AGAIN AND START CALLING THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO PROTEST THIS BILL. HERE ARE THE SENATORS ON THE COMMITTEE:

Senator Mike Green (D - Raleigh) District 9  CHAIR
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7831
E-mail: mike.green@wvsenate.gov
Capitol Address:  Room 206W, Bldg. 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

 

Douglas E. Facemire (D - Braxton) District 12  VICE-CHAIR
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7845
E-mail: douglas.facemire@wvsenate.gov

Capitol Address: Room 217W, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

Walt Helmick (D - Pocahontas) District 15
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7980
E-mail: walt.helmick@wvsenate.gov

Capitol Address: Room 200M, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

Ron Stollings (D - Boone) District 7
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7939
E-mail: ron.stollings@frontier.com

Capitol Address: Room 441M, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

Jack Yost (D - Brooke) District 1
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7984
E-mail: jack.yost@wvsenate.gov

Capitol Address: Room 209W, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

 

Karen L. Facemyer (R - Jackson) District 4 Minority Whip
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7855
E-mail: karen.facemyer@wvsenate.gov

Capitol Address: Room 441M, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

Dave Sypolt (R - Preston) District 14
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7914
E-mail: davesypolt@wvsenate.com

Capitol Address: Room 203W, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

Senator Joseph M. Minard (D – Harrison) District 12
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7904  
E-mail: joe.minard@wvsenate.gov   
Capitol Address: Room 206W, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

 

Senator Robert D. Beach (D-Monongalia) District 13
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7919 
E-mail: bob.beach@wvsenate.gov   
Capitol Address: Room 204W, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

 

Senator John Pat Fanning (D-McDowell) District 6
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7867 
E-mail: john.fanning@wvsenate.gov   
Capitol Address: Room 216W, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

Senator Orphy Klempa (D-Ohio) District 1
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7918 
E-mail: orphy.klempa@wvsenate.gov   
Capitol Address: Room 204W, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

 

Senator Evan H. Jenkins (D-Cabell) District 5
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7956 
E-mail: evan.jenkins@wvsenate.gov   
Capitol Address: Room 216W, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

Senator David Nohe (R-Wood) District 3
Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7970 
E-mail: david.nohe@wvsenate.gov   
Capitol Address: Room 213W, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305

 

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Permalink Reply by Todd Charles on February 24, 2011 at 1:38pm

Thank you, Thomas Booth, for your very informative post.

I agree with all the positives you noted in the "forced pooling" legislations of Oklahoma; but the forced pooling provision, as it was written in our Senate Bill 424, gave all the power and benefit to the oil & gas companies - rather than the best interests and protection of the owners and environment, here in West Virginia.

I am not opposed to finding a working compromise for West Virginia, her citizens and the oil & gas industry : but the forced pooling provision, as it was written in Senate Bill 424, is definitely not it.

We are as eager as anyone to see West Virginia reap the benefits and prosperity of the Marcellus Shale Play - just not at the cost of the rights of West Virginians, or the destruction of our state's natural beauty, resources and environment.

With planning, education and communication all of these issues can be addressed and resolved - but "forcing" any legislation upon us by hurriedly pushing provisions through the house, will never sit well with the majority of West Virginians

Permalink Reply by brinlady on February 24, 2011 at 2:05pm

Thomas, did you read all versions of HB3042 and SB 423 or listen to any of the streamed hearings?  No provision for signing bonuses, poorly defined or completely undefined terminology, and on and on and on.

 

We understand that the bills were put together by the DEO and large gas companies.  No imput from mineral owners, corporate or non corporate.

 

it would have been a legal land grab.  Other than big gas, the only group to benefit would be the Trial Lawyer's Association, as suits would have kept their members in business for generations!

 

Are you famiiar with the Tawny lawsuit, one of the largest anti-business judgements in recent history, which was over royalty calculations.

 

In West Virginia, you're visiting a different planet!

 

Brinlady

Permalink Reply by Thomas Booth on February 24, 2011 at 2:31pm
I see your point, -- the law must be fair to the land/mineral owner--

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