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2014 SESSION

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SB 548 Coalbed methane; arbitration of conflicting claims of ownership.

Introduced by: Phillip P. Puckett | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Coalbed methane; arbitration of conflicting claims of ownership. Allows a party to appeal an arbitrator's decision to the circuit court and authorizes the court to award attorney fees. Under current law, the circuit court may confirm, vacate, or correct the arbitrator's decision. The bill also requires arbitrators to be retired circuit court judges and provides that arbitration may be requested by any claimant and need not be requested by all claimants.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/14  Senate: Presented and ordered printed 14101741D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/08/14  Senate: Presented and ordered printed 14101741D
• 01/08/14  Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
• 01/16/14  Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (9-Y 0-N)