OH Dem Intros Bill to Force Disclosure of Frack Chemical Names

In January 2023, Ohio House Bill (HB) 507 became law with the signature of Gov. Mike DeWine (see OH Gov. Signs Bill Expanding Drilling in State Parks, NatGas “Green”). The law allows shale drilling under (but not on top of) Ohio state-owned land, including state parks. HB 507 encourages (pushes for) more drilling under state-owned land. Since that time, lefty Democrats have tried their best to bully, berate, and otherwise block drilling under (not on) state-owned land. Their histrionics can be quite amusing (take a gander at the nutballs pictured in this post: Ohio O&G Commission Approves More Fracking Under State Lands). The newest tactic from the left comes via a Democrat member of the Ohio House who introduced legislation requiring oil and gas well owners to publicly disclose chemicals used in drilling operations within state parks before they drill or frack.

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