WV HB2227 | 2021 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB2227

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-10 - To House Energy and Manufacturing
Pending: House Energy and Manufacturing Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to extend the distance from occupied dwellings or certain other structures in which surface mine production blasting may not occur, from 300 feet to 625 feet, to be consistent with the distance a gas well drilling pad must be from an occupied dwelling.

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Title

Prohibiting blasting within 625 feet of an occupied dwelling

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2021-02-10HouseTo House Energy and Manufacturing
2021-02-10HouseIntroduced in House
2021-02-10HouseTo Energy and Manufacturing then Judiciary
2021-02-10HouseFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB2227 (Carry Over) 2021-02-10 - To House Energy and Manufacturing

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
22322aAmended CodeCitation Text

West Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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