Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that amends the definition of nuclear energy to be reclassified as green energy in Ohio and extends the state lease period for fracking from 3 to 5 years.

Highlights:

• Classifies and defies nuclear energy as a green energy source in the state of Ohio (Sec. 1). 

• Extends the state lease period for horizontal oil and gas production in state park and wildlife areas from 3 to 5 years (Sec. 1).

• Extends the total time period for state fracking operations from 6 to 8 years (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends the definition of nuclear energy to be reclassified as green energy and extends the state lease period for fracking from 3 to 5 years in Ohio.

Highlights:

• Classifies and defies nuclear energy as a green energy source in the state of Ohio (Sec. 1). 

• Extends the state lease period for horizontal oil and gas production in state park and wildlife areas from 3 to 5 years (Sec. 1).

• Extends the total time period for state fracking operations from 6 to 8 years (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the definition of nuclear energy to be reclassified as green energy in Ohio.

Highlights:

• Classifies and defies nuclear energy as a green energy source in the state of Ohio (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text