The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee has approved a bill concerning coal mining, coal mining safety and environmental protection.
The bill, SB 582, would address these issues through various measures, including the establishment of a Special Reclamation Water Trust Fund to protect water sources, the formation of a staff of mine rescue teams to assist in emergency situations and the creation of new mine inspection requirements to prevent possible dangers or hazards from bring harm to employees, employers and the surrounding population.
The bill was assigned to a subcommittee for further evaluation.
Senator Dave Sypolt, R-Preston, will serve as Chair of the committee, and Senators Chandler Swope, R-Mercer, and Glenn Jeffries, D-Putnam, will serve as members.
The bill will be referred to Finance once reported to the floor.
