Senate Bill 2760

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-2-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CHANGES TO A CONSOLIDATION PLAN ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 53-7-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE OFFICE OF GEOLOGY AND ENERGY RESOURCES OR ITS SUCCESSOR OFFICE FROM THE DEFINITION OF DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 53-7-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW THE HEAD OF THE OFFICE OF GEOLOGY AND ENERGY RESOURCES TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE PERMIT BOARD; TO EXPAND THE POWERS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE DEFINITION FOR STATE GEOLOGIST; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO STIPULATE THAT THE AMOUNT OF BOND SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE PERMIT BOARD AFTER CONSULTATION WITH ONLY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-32, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE A BRIEF UPON RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR A SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATION; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS PRIOR TO ISSUING A PERMIT OR MODIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-69, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO GRANT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE SOLE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO STIPULATE THAT THE STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SURFACE COAL MINING LANDS REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-83, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT TO CONSULT WITH SURFACE OWNERS WHOSE LAND IS PROPOSED TO BE INCLUDED IN LEASING TRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A STATE RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR ABANDONED MINES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-21-9 AND 7-5-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

In the Senate

• Brian Rhodes

  Sponsor

• House of Representatives committee amendmentPending

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In the Senate Jan 19 – Feb 11

1. Jan 19Referred to the Senate committee on Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res
2. Feb 2Reported from committee in the Senate: title sufficient, do pass
3. Feb 11Passed the Senate

In the House of Representatives Feb 12 – Mar 5

1. Feb 12Sent to the House
2. Feb 16Referred to the House committee on Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
3. Mar 3Reported from committee in the House: title sufficient, do pass as amended
4. Mar 5Passed the House

To the Governor Mar 6 – Mar 13

1. Mar 6Returned to the Senate for enrolling
2. Mar 10Enrolled bill signed in the Senate
3. Enrolled bill signed in the House
4. Mar 13Approved by the Governor