ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

HB 2269: appropriation; state mine inspector; safety

Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 19

Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Overview

Appropriates monies to the State Mine Inspector for mine safety measures and software database acquisitions and upgrades.

History

The State Mine Inspector is established in the Constitution of Arizona and is elected every four years for up to four consecutive terms. This official inspects active underground mines in Arizona with at least 50 or more employees at least once every three months. All other mines are inspected at least annually. These inspections cover:

1) the mine's operation, conditions, safety appliances, equipment, sanitation and ventilation;

2) efforts undertaken to protect workers' health and safety;

3) the causes of accidents and deaths at the mine; and

4) compliance with state mining laws (A.R.S. § 27-124).

The State Mine Inspector can also inspect abandoned or inactive mines to determine if conditions threaten public health and safety (A.R.S. § 27-124).

The FY 2026 Baseline appropriation to the State Mine Inspector includes $1,468,600 and 16 FTE Positions from the state General Fund (JLBC).

Provisions

1. Appropriates $900,000 from the state GF in fiscal year 2026 to the State Mine Inspector for mine safety measures and software database acquisitions and upgrades. (Sec. 1)

2. Exempts the appropriation from lapsing. (Sec. 1)

3. Expresses intent for $100,000 of the appropriated amount to be considered ongoing funding in the future. (Sec. 1)

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