The document provides an overview of hydraulic fracturing legislation from 2011-2013, noting that 305 total bills were introduced across states, with the majority in states with oil and gas production. Data shows that 19 bills passed from 2011-2012, with 12 passing in producing states. The document also includes an outline of topics to be covered, such as a poll, bill summaries, and a discussion period.
2. Outline
? Introduction
? Poll
? Summary
? Demo
? Bill Review
? Open Discussion
? Conclusion
3. Hydraulic Fracturing: Injecting treated water into
an oil or gas well under high pressure in order to
fracture a specific rock formation, generally
thousands of feet deep, with the goal of
enhancing production.
Seen by the states as anything from a public
safety hazard to an economic boon, and
sometimes both at the same time.
8. Basic Counts
Total Bills 2011-2013 305
Total Bills in Producing States 238
Total Bills Passed 2011-2012 19
Total Bills Passed in Producing States 12
Total Bills 2013 to date 93