Mineral rights; presumption of ownereship. (SB150)
Introduced By
Sen. Phil Puckett (D-Tazewell)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Presumption of ownership of mineral rights. Adds the rights to transport coal, gas, and oil to those rights presumed to be held by the owner of the shell. Current law provides only the right to transport minerals. Amends § 55-154.2, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Status
01/10/2012: Awaiting a Vote in the Courts of Justice Committee
History
- 01/10/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102326D
- 01/10/2012 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/19/2012 Impact statement from DPB (SB150)
- 02/08/2012 Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)