2022 House Bill 6257

Create “metallic mineral mine reclamation fund”

Introduced in the House

June 21, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-109)

To set up a state “metallic mineral mine reclamation fund” with money earmarked from federal grants, from which money could be spent by state regulators for “acquisition and filling of voids and sealing of tunnels, shafts, and entryways of lands affected by past mining practices; reclaiming land and water resources adversely affected by past mining and remediation,” and more. See also House Bills 6254 and 6255.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation