Why they voted this way
The speaker states a personal dislike for the bill without providing further specific reasons in this segment.
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Wyoming2020Did Not Pass
HB0116
Split Estates - Good Faith Negotiations
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
The bill allows surface owners to object if an oil and gas operator does not negotiate in good faith when setting up a surety bond or guaranty, and it outlines the procedures for handling such objections.
What it does
- Allows surface owners to file objections with the district court if they believe an oil and gas operator has failed to negotiate in good faith regarding surety bonds or guarantees.
- Specifies that surface owners must follow certain steps when filing these objections, including presenting evidence and arguing their case without necessarily needing a lawyer or expert opinion.
- Requires the court to resolve disputes related to good faith negotiations within the district where the land is located.
Who it affects
- Surface owners who have land above oil or gas reserves.
- Oil and gas operators seeking to establish surety bonds or guarantees for operations on split estate lands.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in its session and therefore has no legal effect.
- It specifies that the act would have been effective on July 1, 2020, but since it did not pass, this date is irrelevant.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Surety bond
- A financial guarantee provided by an insurance company that ensures the operator will follow all rules and regulations during oil and gas operations.
- Good faith negotiations
- Discussions between parties where each side tries to reach a fair agreement without trying to take advantage of the other party.
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Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 10:12 PM
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that the commission declined involvement in split estate disputes, making court intervention necessary for good faith negotiation determinations.
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H Failed Introduction 30-29-1-0-02020-02-11 · House30 yes 29 no
- Yes
- 30
- No
- 29
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 30
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrew W SchwartzH23Bob NicholasR · H08CLIFFORDCarl R LoucksH59Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles F PelkeyH45Clark D StithH48DAYTON-SELMANDan FurphyH14Dan R KirkbrideH04Dan ZwonitzerH43Eric BarlowR · H03Evan J SimpsonH21Hans HuntH02James A RoscoeH22Jamie L FlitnerH26Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry D PaxtonH47John C EklundH10John L FreemanH60John WinterR · H28Joseph E MacGuireH35Mike YinD · H16Robert A ClausenH06Stanley L BlakeH39Tyler E LindholmH01William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52
No 29
Art WashutR · H36Charles J GrayH57Clarence StyvarR · H12Clifford M JenningsH30Cyrus WesternH51Danny EyreH19David E NorthrupH50David R MillerH55Donald E Burkhart JrH15Garry C PiiparinenH49Jerry A ObermuellerH56LARSEN LLOYDLAURSEN DANLandon BrownR · H09Mark S KinnerH29Patrick SweeneyH58Richard TassH40Roy H EdwardsH53Sandy NewsomeH24Sara BurlingameH44Scott M ClemH31Shelly DuncanH05Steve HarshmanR · H37Susan S WilsonH07Theodore J BlackburnH42Thomas D CrankH18Thomas J WaltersH38Tim SalazarR · H34Timothy P HallinanH32
Excused 1
Official activity
Bill history
- H Failed Introduction 30-29-1-0-0House
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO