jcotton@timesobserver.com
Legislation has again been introduced that would create separate regulations for the conventional and unconventional oil and gas industries.
And Warren County’s representation in the General Assembly is in the middle of the fight.
Companion pieces of legislation were introduced Thursday.
The Senate version is SB 534 while the House version — which appears to be largely identical — is HB 1144.
Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) is the prime sponsor while Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) is the first listed co-sponsor.
On the House side, Rep. Martin Causer (R-67), put forth the legislation with Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-65) the first co-sponsor on the bill.