Mining operations that use explosives to extract materials like sand, gravel, and limestone must now follow a separate approval process and report their explosive use to the state within 90 days, rather than obtaining the standard mining license that applies only to non-explosive extraction methods. The bill clarifies that starting July 1, 2026, any new or expanding mining operation using explosives will need to comply with this alternate approval process instead of the existing license requirement.
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House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 37. H.J. 337
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3. H.J. 22
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 217
Prime sponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-029
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-029
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