BOULDER, Colorado, May 25 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: On May 22, 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed SB24-185, which prevents oil and gas operators from drilling into oil and gas owned by towns, cities, and counties without their consent, a procedure known as "forced pooling." The bill was sponsored by Boulder County legislators Senate President Steve Fenberg and Representative Judy Amabile and was drafted with the close cooperation of the Boulder County Attorney's office  more