Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1887: Mineral Mine Safety Act; definition of "surface mineral mine," use of cyanide or cyanide compound.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1887 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Mineral Mine Safety Act; definition of "surface mineral mine," use of cyanide or cyanide compound. Primary sponsor: Rob Bloxom (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0390).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mineral Mine Safety Act; definition of "surface mineral mine"; mine inspectors; certificate renewal; use of cyanide or cyanide compound. Amends the definition of "surface mineral mine" in the Mineral Mine Safety Act to exclude excavation or grading when conducted solely in aid of onsite farming or construction and under certain conditions enumerated in the bill. The bill amends the definition of "mining" in existing law, relating to the exemption from permits for a mining operation, to extend the required completion time from six months to one year for excavation or grading conducted to construct or expand a farm pond for agricultural irrigation or provision of water for livestock. The bill also amends the qualification requirements for mineral mine inspectors, removes references to the defunct Board of Mineral Mining Examiners, and prohibits the issuance of any permit for a mineral mining or processing operation that includes the use of cyanide or a cyanide compound. This bill is identical to SB 969.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Bloxom | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0390)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 390 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1887)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1887ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (36-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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