Mining: The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975: mining operations status: idle reserve mine status.
Sent for signature: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Sent for signature
- Started in
- Assembly
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Aug 31, 2026
What it does
The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 prohibits a person, with exceptions, from conducting surface mining operations unless, among other things, a permit is obtained from, a specified reclamation plan is submitted to and approved by, and financial assurances for reclamation have been approved by, the lead agency for the operation of the surface mining operation.
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Loading recorded actions…
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.