The Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee (Committee) has rescheduled the SB 1270 (Pavley) hearing from April 22, 2014 to April 29, 2014. SB 1270 proposes various changes to the authority over surface mining operations under SMARA. The bill, authored by the Committee Chair, would strip local government authority to inspect surface mine operations and verify reclamation bonds.
Substantial amendments to the bill are expected prior to that hearing, but have yet to be included in the bill. The latest information regarding SB 1270 will be discussed at RCRC's Board Meeting next week.
RCRC’s SB 1270 joint opposition letter can be accessed here. The text of SB 1270 can be accessed here.
For additional information, please contact RCRC Legislative Advocate Cyndi Hillery at (916) 447-4806 orchillery@rcrcnet.org.