House Bill 343 and Senate Bill 1461 both died in the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee at the end of last year’s legislative session. In January 2015, Representatives Harper and Godshall and Senator Vance re-introduced the legislation that died in the Senate Committee last session. What can you do to support this re-introduced legislation? Call… Read more
citizensvoice.com/news/drilling/well-safety-bill-heads-to-governor-1.1259551#axzz1jv2b8ZOm By Robert Swift (Harrisburg Bureau Chief) Published: January 19, 2012 HARRISBURG – A bill requiring Marcellus well operators to upgrade safety procedures is headed to Gov. Tom Corbett’s desk following final approval today in the Senate. The measure sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, requires operators of new and existing wells to provide… Read more
citizensvoice.com/news/drilling/a-standalone-marcellus-bill-moving-to-passage-1.1258401#axzz1jdK8S8y1 By Robert Swift (Staff Writer) Published: January 17, 2012 HARRISBURG – Marcellus Shale well operators would be required to provide sophisticated siting information and develop an emergency response plan under legislation moving close to final passage this week. The wellsite safety bill sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, is one of a few… Read more
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Baker_proposes_bills_on_gas_drilling__drinking_water_05-24-2010.html Baker proposes bills on gas drilling, drinking water Pa. senator says protection needed to ensure drilling doesn’t contaminate water. By Steve Mocarsky smocarsky@timesleader.com Staff Writer May 25, 2010 The state senator representing the Back Mountain is proposing a series of bills to protect drinking water sources from contamination associated with natural gas drilling. Sen.… Read more
