Exempts from the requirement to obtain an onshore exploration permit wells from which sample materials are acquired, if the well is constructed by a licensed well constructor.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Rules,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-01 House
Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.
2025-04-01 House
Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
2025-03-26 House
Work Session held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act makes some changes to the mining laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 94.3).
Exempts from the requirement to obtain an onshore exploration permit wells from which sample materials are acquired, if the well is constructed by a licensed well constructor. Provides that the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries may not impose additional conditions on the transfer of an operating permit. Provides that the department or other permitting agency may not require a land use compatibility statement for activities already authorized by a local jurisdiction.
Relating to: Relating to mining.
Current location: In House Committee