2014 Senate Bill 930

Repeal (qualified) ban on local anti-mining zones

Introduced in the Senate

May 7, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To repeal a state preemption of local zoning ordinances that restrict mining for “valuable natural resources” except where specified “very serious consequences” would result. In general, current law aims to consolidate the regulation of such activities at the state level.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes