AN ACT relating to coal mining.
     Amend KRS 350.445 to allow the construction of a road above the top of a highwall in conjunction with the return of maximum overburden to the bench to be deemed as compliance with environmental standards of the chapter.

     Feb 23-introduced in House
     Feb 24-to Natural Resources and Environment (H)
     Feb 29-posting waived; posted in committee
     Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 7-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H)
     Mar 13-posting waived
     Mar 14-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2000
     Mar 17-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute
     Mar 20-received in Senate
     Mar 21-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S)
     Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 27, 2000
     Mar 27-3rd reading, passed 38-0
     Mar 28-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer, delivered to Governor
     Apr 6-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 367)