2021 Senate Bill 429

Establish sand and gravel mining regulatory regime, fees

Introduced in the Senate

May 11, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Jim Ananich (D-27)

To impose a state permit mandate on sand and gravel mining, which is done locally in many places as part of ongoing road repair and reconstruction projects. This would preempt locally-imposed restrictions and permit mandates (with exceptions), but also impose a $5,000 permit application fee and detailed state regulatory regime, restrictions and requirements similar to ones on mineral mining operations. This would come with criminal penalties including a year in prison and $500,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

June 2, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the Senate 19 to 17 (details)

To impose a state permit mandate on sand and gravel mining, which is done locally in many places as part of ongoing road repair and reconstruction projects. This would preempt locally-imposed restrictions and permit mandates (with exceptions), but also impose a $5,000 permit application fee and detailed state regulatory regime, restrictions and requirements similar to ones on mineral mining operations. This would also come with criminal penalties including a year in prison and $500,000 fine.

Received in the House

June 2, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance