WV HB4620 | 2010 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on February 22 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-22 - To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business
Pending: House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business Committee

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to require cutter heads, long wall shears, and other mining machines to automatically shut-off when the methane level reaches one percent to further protect health and well-being of our states miners.

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Title

Requiring that cutter heads, long wall shears and other mining machines automatically shut-off when the methane level reaches one percent

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-02-22 To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business
2010-02-22 Introduced in House
2010-02-22 To Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business then Judiciary
2010-02-22 Filed for introduction

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