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HB0096

Abandoned Mine Land Grant Program

Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This bill establishes a grant program for local governments to reclaim abandoned mine lands and requires annual reports on the administration of these grants.

What it does

  • Establishes an abandoned mine land grant program allowing local government entities to apply for funds to reclaim abandoned mines.
  • Sets priority criteria for awarding grants based on federal law and state provisions.
  • Requires the governor to consult with relevant agencies when administering the grant program.
  • Establishes a 120-day deadline for considering and approving or disapproving complete grant applications.
  • Requires annual reports from the abandoned mine land division to the joint appropriations committee.

Who it affects

  • Local government entities in Wyoming
  • The governor of Wyoming
  • The director or administrator of the abandoned mine land division

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not considered by the Committee of the Whole (COW).

Plain language

Terms to know

Abandoned Mine Land Grant Program
A program that provides grants to local governments for reclaiming and restoring lands affected by abandoned mines.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 6:04 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-2-0-0-02024-02-21 · House5 yes 2 no
H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 57-4-1-0-02024-02-15 · House57 yes 4 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-2-0-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 57-4-1-0-0House
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0096HS001

The amendment proposes to pass a substitute version of HB0096 which relates to the abandoned mine reclamation program.