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Statements and News Releases
January 26, 2011 - Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing on the local
impact of Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling.
 
July 22, 2010 – Senator Lisa Baker Opposes "Forced Pooling"
July 20, 2010 – Senator Baker Pushes for Gas Drillers to Have
Pennsylvania-Based Emergency Response (PDF)
July 19, 2010 – Senator Baker's Comments from the Environmental Quality
Board (EQB) Public Hearing
June 29, 2010 - Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Committee hearing to review emergency response plans and natural gas drilling in
the Commonwealth.
June 16, 2010 - Emergency Response For Gas Well Accidents Comes Under
Scrutiny
June 8, 2010 – Senator Baker Wants Environmental Safeguards Approved
May 25, 2010 – Senator Lisa Baker Says Revenue From Any Severance Tax Must
Be Used For Environmental And Community Protection
May 24, 2010 - Senator Baker Pushes Water Protection Measures
February 3, 2010 – Senator Baker Request Draws Favorable State Response
October 1, 2009 – Senator Baker Says Natural Gas Spills Require Quick,
Effective State Response
Prime Sponsored Legislation
SB 1451 – An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known
as The Clean Streams Law, further providing for industrial wastes discharge.
SB 1452 – An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223),
known as the Oil and Gas Act, further providing for well permits, for well
location restrictions and for protection of fresh groundwater and casing
requirements.
Co-Sponsored Legislation
SB 297 (Act 15 of 2010) – An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984
(P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, further providing for well
reporting requirements.
SB 298 – An Act amending the act of December 19, 1974 (P.L.973, No.319),
known as the Pennsylvania Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act of 1974,
further providing for definitions, for general responsibilities of county
assessors, for split-off, separation or transfer and for roll-back taxes and
special circumstances.
SB 777 – An Act amending the act of May 1, 1984 (P.L.206, No.43), known as
the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, further providing for safe drinking
water, for definitions, for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental
Protection and for civil and criminal penalties; and making editorial changes.
Senate Hearings
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