What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 219 do?

SB 219: Revise the law governing oil and gas wells

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 219 introduced?

SB 219 was introduced on Jun 10, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 219 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 219 has passed the Senate on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 219?

The latest action on SB 219 by the House was: Referred to committee (Natural Resources) on Feb 04, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 219?

SB 219 was introduced by Al Landis.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 219?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 219

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 219 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Jun 10, 2025
Passed Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Passed House
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SB 219

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Revise the law governing oil and gas wells

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House • Feb 04, 2026: Referred to committee (Natural Resources)

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Sponsors

Al Landis
primary
(R - 31)
Andrew O. Brenner
cosponsor
(R - 19)
Brian M. Chavez
cosponsor
(R - 30)
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
Terry Johnson
cosponsor
George F. Lang
cosponsor
Sandra O'Brien
cosponsor
Thomas F. Patton
cosponsor
Bill Reineke
cosponsor
Kristina D. Roegner
cosponsor
Mark Romanchuk
cosponsor
Tim Schaffer
cosponsor
Jane M. Timken
cosponsor
Shane Wilkin
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 8

NO: 3

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB219/votes

YES: 25

NO: 8

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB219/votes

Actions

Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Natural Resources)
Nov 25, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Nov 19, 2025 | Senate
- Passed
- Reported - Substitute (Energy)
Jun 11, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Energy)
Jun 10, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Testimony by Senator Al Landis (Sponsor) -- Energy, 1st Hearing (October 14, 2025)
Testimony by Rob Brundrett (Ohio Oil & Gas Association, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Claire Linkhart (The American Petroleum Institute, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Bruce Levengood (Sound Energy Company Inc., Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Baccino (Aspire Energy of Ohio, LLC, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Zack Arnold (INFINITY NATURAL RESOURCES, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Maribeth Anderson (Antero Resources, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Cathy Becker (Save Ohio Parks, Opponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Nicholas A. Homrighausen (Harrison County Community Improvement Corporation, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Tony Long (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Heather Canto (Self, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by George Banziger (Retired, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Kat Finneran (Self, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Roxanne Groff (Self, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Leatra Harper (FreshWater Accountability Project, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Randi Pokladnik (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Becca Pollard (Buckeye Environmental Network, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Adam Schwiebert (County Commissioners Association of Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Rob Brundrett (Ohio Oil & Gas Association, Proponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Cathy Cowan Becker (Save Ohio Parks, Opponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by John Olivieri (County Engineers Association of Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Jimmy Stewart (Ohio Gas Association, Proponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Amanda Finn (Ascent Resources, Proponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Craig Butler (Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, Proponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Kyle Brooks (Ohio Township Association, Interested Party) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Roxanne Groff (Opponent) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by George Banziger (Retired, Opponent) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Harry Lader (Greater Cleveland Dayenu Circle, Opponent) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Margy Weinberg (Greater Cleveland Dayanu Circle, Opponent) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Kathy Smachlo (Opponent) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by MARY HUCK (Opponent) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Randi Pokladnik (Ohio Valley Environmental Advocates, Opponent) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Bruce Brocker, President (Eric Petroleum Corporation, Interested Party) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Evan Callicoat (Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Interested Party) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Nathan Johnson (Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, Opponent) -- Energy, 6th Hearing (November 19, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB219

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