HF 2225: Providing for regulation of certain noncoal mine sites, including the reclamation of land above active underground mine sites disturbed by the formation of sinkholes, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions

What it does

GENERAL. This bill amends provisions in Code chapter 208 regulating the mining of minerals, including surface mining and underground mining, other than for coal, and provides requirements for the reclamation of lands at the mine site.4). The provisions regulate a person engaged in and controlling the mining operation (operator).15). The registration must be accompanied by a bond or other security.28).17). The division may issue an order directing an operator to desist in an activity that constitutes a violation of the Code chapter and a person who violates such an order is subject to an administratively assessed civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation.

House subcommittee · named February 1, 2024

• Rep. Megan Jones (R) · megan.jones@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Monica Kurth (D) · monica.kurth@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Michael V. Sexton (R)

Lobbying · 1 for, 2 against

For: Marion County Board of Supervisors

Against: Associated General Contractors of Iowa; Iowa Limestone Producers Association

In plain words

1. January 31, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee
2. February 1, 2024House subcommittee named: Jones, Kurth and Sexton
3. February 6, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it