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SB357 - A failed attempt to revive a coal mine safety measure

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October 20, 2015

Bill Number:  Senate Bill 357

Description: An unsuccessful attempt to amend the legislation that rolls back mine safety regulations by adding back to the state code language intended to protect miners from ventilation dangers related to smoke and fire in instances of moving equipment.

Date:February 24, 2015

Voting Body: 25-member House Judiciary Committee

The Vote:  Adoption of the amendment

a “Nay” vote is Anti-Worker | an “Aye ” vote is Pro-Worker

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