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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5502

SB 5502: Mining reclamation

Revising mining reclamation laws.

Summary

  • The purpose of the chapter is to: 1) require surface mined lands restoration; 2) provide for statewide consistency in the regulation of surface mines; 3) apportion regulatory authority between state and local governments; 4) ensure that reclamation plans are consistent with local land uses; and 5) give local governments specific regulatory powers.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SSB 5502), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 518, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateApr 14, 1993
  4. Passed HouseApr 18, 1993
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawMay 18, 1993
Prime sponsor
Dean Sutherland (D-17)
Introduced
February 1, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
May 18, 1993
Session law
Chapter 518, Laws of 1993
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5502, SSB 5502, E2SSB 5502

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dean Sutherland (D-17)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Margarita Prentice D-11

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

April 14, 1993
Version voted on: E2SSB 5502
40 Yea 5 Nay 2 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21520
Republican19002
How each member voted

Absent (2)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

April 18, 1993
Version voted on: E2SSB 5502
90 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat59301
Republican31103
How each member voted

Yea (90)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 20, 1993
Version voted on: E2SSB 5502
43 Yea 1 Nay 2 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22123
Republican21000
How each member voted

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

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History

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SB 5502 in other sessions

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