In cases of mine rescues, designate miners as first responders
Filed by Jeff Eldridge(R · District HD-030)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 10 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to require mandatory mine safety programs to promulgate rules that provide for the designation of first responders from the crew working in the mine trained to prevent, detect, and fight fires, as well as responding to emergencies, emergency mine evacuation, communication, and assistance and cooperation with mines rescue crews and teams.
Energy and Public Works
Last action: To House Energy and Public Works (January 30, 2026)
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- Filed for introductionJanuary 30, 2026 · House
- To Energy and Public WorksJanuary 30, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 30, 2026 · House
- To House Energy and Public WorksJanuary 30, 2026 · House
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