Bill Information[]
Title: An ACT relating to mine safety education and training requirements and declaring an emergency..
Sponsor: Sen. Brandon Smith
Date Introduced: February 23, 2016
Final Resolution: In Progress
What Does It Do?[]
This bill establishes an alternative method of satisfying mine foreman annual training requirements.
What Are the Politics?[]
This bill is bipartisan.
Pros[]
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Cons[]
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Major Changes During Process[]
SCS1- Retain original provisions of HB 224 except, replace the federal mine foreman training under 30 C.F.R. Part 75 with training by a Kentucky certified instructor or one certified by the United States Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration.
HFA1 - Require the annual training for mine foremen to be provided by the Division of Mine Safety, a Kentucky certified instructor, or an instructor certified by the United States Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Media Coverage[]
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