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SB 181: Regards limestone, dolomite mining; increase severance taxes
What SB 181 does, verified September 24, 2026
The bill amends and establishes new sections of the Revised Code to regulate underground mining of limestone and dolomite. It modifies existing laws related to mine safety, environmental protection, reclamation requirements, and operational standards for mines. The amendments aim to enhance regulatory oversight while enacting specific provisions for limestone and dolomite extraction processes.
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Last action: Referred to committee: Natural Resources (2026-05-20)Alert me
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| May. 20, 2026 | Referred to committee: Natural Resources |
| May. 19, 2026 | Introduced |
| May. 13, 2026 | Passed |
| Apr. 14, 2026 | Reported - Substitute: Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| Apr. 30, 2025 | Referred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources |