BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2981

HB 2981: Surface mines

Creating a joint select committee on surface mine regulations.

Summary

Creates a joint select committee of legislators to study options for moving toward a more uniform system of surface mining regulations that bases regulatory decisions on actual environmental harm and not on the status of the operation's ownership or the size of the operation.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2981), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to moving towards more uniform surface mine regulations;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 6, 2008Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2981)
Feb 6, 2008Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 5, 2008AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2981)
Feb 5, 2008AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 5, 2008AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 18, 2008First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

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