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WV SB1

WV SB1
Creating Mining Mutual Insurance Company


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Introduced
01/12/2022
In Committee
03/04/2022
Crossed Over
01/26/2022
Passed
03/12/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Creating Mining Mutual Insurance Company

AI Summary

This bill creates the Mining Mutual Insurance Company, a domestic, private, and non-stock mutual insurance company in West Virginia. The purpose of the company is to provide an affordable option for mining permit holders to obtain performance bond insurance, ensuring timely and predictable reclamation of mining sites if a permit holder fails to perform. The bill outlines the governance, management, and initial capital requirements for the company, including a $50 million loan from the Department of Environmental Protection to be used as the company's initial capital and surplus. The company is authorized to issue non-assessable performance bond policies, but participation is not compulsory for mining operators.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Chapter 157, Acts, Regular Session, 2022 (on 04/20/2022)

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