2021 Senate Bill 119

Revise county “inspector of mines” details

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 10, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38)

To require counties with no active mines but at least one abandoned mine to employ an “inspector of mines” with qualifications specified in the bill. Also, to allow a county to "share" another county's mine inspector if their own is unable to serve out his or her term.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Feb. 18, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 24, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)