OhioRequired fences at oil and gas well sites would be exempt from property tax
If enacted, the proposal would exempt required fences around oil and gas drilling areas from property tax, starting with tax years ending on its effective date.
What it does
Fences around oil or gas well drilling areas would be exempt from property tax if state rules or permit terms require them.
Argument forWell site owners could pay less property tax on fences they must install under state rules or permit terms.
Argument againstPublic tax revenue could fall because required fences would no longer be taxed, leaving less money available for public services.
More detail
The proposal would exempt certain fences from property tax. The exemption covers fences around areas cleared or prepared for drilling oil or gas wells. The fence must be required by rules adopted by the state oil and gas regulator or by the terms of a well permit. The exemption would apply to tax years ending on or after the section's effective date.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Referred to committeeLatest
- Jun 22IntroducedIntroduced
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