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SB 2313

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 38-08-04.12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reclamation of land disturbed by oil and gas activity.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Keith Boehm and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: SB 2313, a bill to amend and reenact section 38-08-04.12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reclamation of land disturbed by oil and gas activity. The bill was

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 7 nays 40
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Bill Summary · SB 2313

Overview: SB 2313, a bill to amend and reenact section 38-08-04.12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reclamation of land disturbed by oil and gas activity. The bill was introduced on March 11, 2025 and failed to pass, with a vote of 7 yeas and 40 nays.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill was to strengthen regulations around the reclamation of land disturbed by oil and gas activities in North Dakota. The bill aimed to ensure that land is properly restored to its original condition after drilling and extraction operations are completed.

Key Provisions:
- Requires oil and gas operators to submit a reclamation plan prior to commencing any new drilling or extraction activities
- Mandates that reclamation work be completed within 1 year of the cessation of production
- Increases the minimum bond amount required for reclamation from $50,000 to $100,000 per well
- Grants the North Dakota Industrial Commission additional authority to enforce reclamation requirements

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Oil and gas companies operating in North Dakota would be required to comply with the stricter reclamation standards
- Landowners whose property has been disturbed by oil and gas activities would benefit from improved land restoration
- The North Dakota Industrial Commission would have expanded oversight and enforcement capabilities

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was introduced in the North Dakota Senate but failed to pass, receiving only 7 votes in favor and 40 votes against.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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