Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975: 50th anniversary.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Adopted

Summary

The resolution honors the 1975 Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) for its role in balancing mineral extraction with environmental and community protection. It directs the Assembly Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to the Governor, the Department of Conservation, the State Mining and Geology Board, and the author. The measure has cleared the Assembly and is pending further action in the Senate.

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Vote

Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 5297.) · Aug 6, 2026

Hearings

• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Jun 8, 2026

History

1. Apr 23, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
2. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
3. Mar 5, 2026From printer.
4. Mar 4, 2026Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• Joshua Hoover (R) · sponsor
• Bains
• Hoover
• Nguyen

Bill text

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