Mine permit and reclamation plan changes-landowner approval.
HB 69 requires written consent from surface landowners (who aren't the mine permit holder or mineral owner) before any mine permit or reclamation plan can be revised. The bill amends Wyoming law to mandate this approval for all permit revisions or plan changes submitted after July 1, 2024, directly affecting landowners whose property is impacted by mining operations. Key provisions include prohibiting revisions without the surface owner's written agreement and applying to all mining permits except surface coal mining. This change shifts decision-making authority to landowners for modifications to existing mining operations on their land.
Bill status
failed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
House Failed
Feb 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2024
Last action Feb 14, 2024
Floor votes · House Feb 14, 2024
How they voted
20–38
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 59
Feb 14, 2024
D
Democratic5
100% Nay
R
Republican54
61% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
0
Feb 14, 2024
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (20-38-1)
house
Feb 14, 2024
Introduced
H Failed Introduction 20-41-1-0-0
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Hornok
RRepublican
Co
Allen Slagle
RRepublican
Co
Bill Allemand
RRepublican
Co
Bob Davis
RRepublican
Co
Bob Ide
RRepublican
Co
Brian Boner
RRepublican
Co
Chip Neiman
RRepublican
Co
Jeremy Haroldson
RRepublican
Co
Ken Pendergraft
RRepublican
Co
Lynn Hutchings
RRepublican
Co
Scott Heiner
RRepublican
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