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House Bill 355 Mining and Critical Infrastructure Materials

HB 355 updates rules about mining and using materials like sand, gravel, and rock that are important for building roads, buildings, and other infrastructure. It clarifies some definitions, explains what mining rights are already in place, and sets rules for expanding mining operations.
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Draft Bond Rule

Existing well bonding rules are outdated. Draft rule aims to improve operator bonding and reduce state costs
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