AN ACT relating to surface coal mining.
     Amend KRS 350.060 by deleting provisions exempting operations affecting two acres or less which commenced on or before June 5, 1987, and ended on or before November 7, 1987, from KRS Chapter 350 requirements; delete provisions relating to permit renewal applications not timely filed; amend KRS 350.075 to delete requirement to submit mining regulations to federal government on or before August 1, 1986; amend KRS 350.090 to delete the exception for applications or renewals submitted in compliance with KRS 350.060(2) from submission requirements relating to methods of operation, grading, backfilling, and reclamation plans; amend KRS 350.093 to delete the exception of actions by third parties from coverage by bond; amend KRS 350.445 to delete "support coal mining actives" language from requirements of a permanent road constructed on land above the highwall; repeal KRS 350.285, relating to removal of coal on private land.

     Jan 31-introduced in Senate
     Feb 2-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S)
     Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules
     Feb 16-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006
     Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0
     Feb 23-received in House
     Feb 28-to Natural Resources and Environment (H)
     Mar 2-posted in committee
     Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006
     Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 94-0
     Mar 10-received in Senate
     Mar 13-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor
     Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 37)