Colorado lawmakers pass law overhauling oil and gas drilling regulations

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Source: Reuters

POLITICS APRIL 3, 2019 / 6:09 PM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO

Colorado lawmakers pass law overhauling oil and gas drilling regulations

Keith Coffman
3 MIN READ

DENVER (Reuters) - Colorado lawmakers approved a bill on Wednesday overhauling regulations governing the state’s robust oil and gas industry to prioritize public health and safety, over opposition by Republicans and industry groups.

Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat, is expected to sign the bill passed by majority Democrats, into law.

The controversial measure, which proponents say is the most sweeping changes to regulations in energy-rich Colorado in decades, would give local communities more oversight over development in their jurisdictions.

The legislation requires the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which oversees the industry, to hire a full-time staff of experts who will evaluate drilling impacts to air quality, among other controls.

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1. Yeah, Colorado!

Over objections of republicans and industry groups. Because their concern for public health and safety over the years has done wonders for the country. Wouldn't expect any less of them.