Signed into LawFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Carine Werner (R)
Latest Action
Signed by Governor
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The bill updates Arizona’s mining statutes to specify that tracks, roadbeds, rails, switches, frogs and truck haulage roadways in open‑pit mines must be built and maintained with safety in mind and matched to the speed, type of haulage and equipment used. It applies to all mining operations that use haulageways, ensuring consistent standards across the industry.
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