Marcellus Shale

Rep. Bill DeWeese
50th Legislative District
Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties

Watch Interview with Rep. DeWeese

Click Here to Watch Rep. DeWeese is interviewed on Comcast Local Edition regarding the Marcellus Shale Project

Rep. DeWeese discusses Marcellus Shale drilling

Click Here to Watch Rep. DeWeese discusses Marcellus Shale drilling on the House floor

In an effort to help counties, municipalities and school districts with their budgets, and to keep property taxes low, Rep. Bill DeWeese has introduced legislation that would allow counties to assess value to natural gas, oil and coal-bed methane. House Bill 10 would assess the value of the gas against the developer or driller, not the landowner or farmer on whose property the wells are located. ( Read the bill )

Efforts by Representative DeWeese

7/1/2010: DeWeese votes for timely budget, will focus on Marcellus component
6/24/2010: DeWeese supports gas well drilling placement restriction, closing Halliburton loophole
6/16/2010: DeWeese favors 50-50 Marcellus shale tax split
2/3/2010: DeWeese promotes restoring natural gas taxation
9/10/2009: Restore natural gas to state's tax rolls
3/09/2009: [Audio File] Local officials join Rep. DeWeese to talk about the local revenue potential in Pennsylvania's energy resources - among them, the much talked-about Marcellus Shale natural gas formation.
3/09/2009: DeWeese introduces bill to keep property taxes low

Rep. DeWeese addresses the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs and discusses his legislation that would allow local assessment of gas and oil wells. Click to view larger version

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