2000 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 550

CHAPTER NUMBER: 538 File Code: Natural Resources - Generally
Sponsored By:
Senator Hafer
Entitled:
Coal Mining Operations - Bureau of Mines - Recognition of Certification of Other States

Synopsis:

Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Mines, Department of the Environment, to enter into agreements with regulatory agencies of other states to provide for the reciprocal recognition of specified certifications pertaining to coal mining operations; providing procedures to an individual with an out-of-state certificate to apply to the Bureau for reciprocal certification; requiring an individual with reciprocal certification to notify the Bureau if the other state takes disciplinary action against the original certificate; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs
2/16
Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.
3/2
Favorable Report by Economic and Environmental Affairs
3/3
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/7
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
4/2
Returned Passed
5/18
Signed by the Governor Chapter 538
House Action
3/8
First Reading Environmental Matters
3/15
Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.
3/31
Favorable Report by Environmental Matters
3/29
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/30
Third Reading Passed (135-2)
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COAL
ENVIRONMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
INTERSTATE AFFAIRS
LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES
MINES, BUREAU OF
MINING
NOTICES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Environment
( 15-101 , 15-301 , 15-301 , 15-313 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 7, 2000: Third Reading Passed (47-0)
House
March 30, 2000: Third Reading Passed (135-2)