WV HB3208 | 2008 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-01-09 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Status: Introduced on January 9 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-01-09 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide for a comprehensive drug and alcohol free program for miners. Mine operators are eligible for a credit on their Workers' Compensation premiums if they have established a drug and alcohol free mine workplace is provided in the bill. The bill requires proof of drug and alcohol free status in order for miners to be certified. Mine inspectors are required to receive training in drug and alcohol abuse and a statewide database of miners failing to provide proof of alcohol and drug free status is established. Criminal penalties are also provided in the bill for violations.
Title
Relating to drug and alcohol free mines
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-09 | To House Judiciary | |
| 2008-01-09 | Introduced in House | |
| 2008-01-09 | To Judiciary | |
| 2008-01-09 | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3208&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
