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Senate Natural Resources committee confirms mining board appointees, advances multiple resolutions; SB 559 fails
Summary
The committee confirmed five appointments to the Hardrock Mining Impact Board and passed two resolutions by voice vote; it rejected Senate Bill 559 after a roll-call vote. Several water- and MEPA-related house bills were heard and received sponsor support during the same hearing series.
Helena — At its meeting, the Senate Natural Resources Committee approved gubernatorial appointments to the Hardrock Mining Impact Board and passed two resolutions by voice vote. Separately, the committee rejected Senate Bill 559 after a roll-call vote.
On SR 25, the committee approved the governor’s nominees to the Hardrock Mining Impact Board, which administers the Hard Rock Mining Impact Act. Lieutenant Governor Kristin Juras and Department of Commerce witnesses described the board’s composition and statutory requirements. The committee…
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