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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Fluorspar Mines Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall, no later than July 1, 2026, create and maintain an online underground mine workings portal. Provides that the portal shall be accessible to the general public without a fee. Provides that the portal shall allow access to all maps filed with the Department of Natural Resources. Requires the portal to allow a user to locate underground mine workings maps by searching for a street address.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Fluorspar Mines Act to require the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create and maintain a free, publicly accessible online portal for underground mine workings maps by July 1, 2026. The bill builds upon existing requirements for mine operators to create and file detailed maps showing all mine excavations, worked-out or abandoned areas, and underground workings with the DNR. The new portal will allow members of the public to search for and access these maps using a street address, which will provide transparency and potentially help property owners, researchers, and other stakeholders understand the underground mining history of a specific location. This could be particularly useful for areas with significant historical mining activity, helping to inform land use, development, and safety considerations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2867&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2867.htm |
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