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SB 839 - Amends Mining Permit Laws - Michigan Key Vote
Timeline
- May 16, 2018 Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- May 15, 2018 House Bill Passed
- March 22, 2018 Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 22, 2018 Introduced
Issues Related to SB 839
Stage Details
Legislation -
Concurrence Vote Passed
(Senate)
(25-12) -
May 16, 2018(Key vote)
See How Your Politicians Voted
Title: Amends Mining Permit Laws
Vote Result
Yea Votes
Nay Votes
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that amends certain mining permit laws.
Highlights:
- Specifies that mining companies shall no longer be required to attain a permit to relocate, reconfigure, or modify shafts, tunnels, or other subsurface openings or surface facilities, buildings, or equipment (Sec. 63207).
Legislation -
Bill Passed
With Amendment
(House)
(63-45) -
May 15, 2018(Key vote)
See How Your Politicians Voted
Title: Amends Mining Permit Laws
Vote Result
Yea Votes
Nay Votes
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass with amendment a bill that amends certain mining permit laws.
Highlights:
- Specifies that mining companies shall no longer be required to attain a permit to relocate, reconfigure, or modify shafts, tunnels, or other subsurface openings or surface facilities, buildings, or equipment (Sec. 63207).
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (23-11) - March 22, 2018
Title: Amends Mining Permit Laws
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Feb. 22, 2018
Title: Amends Mining Permit Laws
