HSB 731 (LSB 6900YC (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE _____ 

BY  (PROPOSED COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL BY CHAIRPERSON BODEN)

A BILL FOR

An Act providing for the regulation of mining.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  MINING REGULATION.  It is the intention of the general assembly to enact legislation regulating mining in this state, including under chapter 207 or 208. The legislation may provide for any regulatory matters concerning mining, including but not limited to the involvement of local authorities in the process of approving and renewing licenses or permits, the submission of evidence of financial responsibility, and the submission of mapping information. 
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill states that it is the intention of the general assembly to enact legislation regulating mining in this state.