Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 347: An Act providing for the leasing of subsurface rights on State forest and park property for oil and natural gas development; establishing a restricted account within the Oil and Gas Lease Fund; making an appropriation; and abrogating an executive order and other orders and administrative policies.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 347 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for the leasing of subsurface rights on State forest and park property for oil and natural gas development; establishing a restricted account within the Oil and Gas Lease Fund; making an appropriation; and abrogating an executive order and other orders and administrative policies. Primary sponsor: Clint Owlett (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Owlett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Mike Armanini | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Jake Banta | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Scott Barger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Seth Grove | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Hamm | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Jeff Olsommer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Tina Pickett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| David Rowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Brian Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Michael Stender | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Dave Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection