West Virginia 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 883 — Providing director of WV Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training discretion and authority in certain appointments

Last action — Chapter 180, Acts, Regular Session, 2025

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Patrick Morrisey (Republican) on August 08, 2025.

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The recent amendments to Bill SB 883 adjust the process by which mine inspectors are appointed in West Virginia. Previously, appointments had to be made from an already certified list of qualified candidates, but now the director has the authority to appoint inspectors directly, establishing a probationary period for the new appointees. This change is significant because it allows for quicker appointments to fill essential roles, while still ensuring there is a mechanism in place for oversight and maintaining standards through a register of eligible candidates. Overall, these adjustments aim to improve the efficiency and flexibility of the hiring process for mine inspectors.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 883 BYS ENATOPHILLIPS [Reported March 29, 2025, from the Committee on Energy, Industry, and Mining] CS for SB 883 A BILL to amend and reenact §22A-1-8, §22A-1-9, §22A-1-11, §22A-1-12, §22A-1-13, §22A-4-5, §22A-6-3, and §22A-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to providing the Director of the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training discretion and authority in the appointment of surface mine inspectors, mine safety instructors, electrical inspectors, underground mine inspectors, and inspectors;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 883 BYS ENATOPHILLIPS [Passed April 11, 2025;
in effect 90 days from passage (July 10, 2025)] Enr CS for SB 883 AN ACT to amend and reenact §22A-1-8, §22A-1-9, §22A-1-11, §22A-1-12, §22A-1-13, §22A-4- 5, §22A-6-3, and §22A-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to providing the Director of the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training discretion and authority in the appointment of surface mine inspectors, mine safety instructors, electrical inspectors, underground mine inspectors, and inspectors;
All mine inspectors appointed after the mine inspectors' examining board has certified to the director an adequate register of qualified eligible candidates, so long as the register contains the names of at least three qualified eligible candidates, shall be appointed from the names on such register.
(2) The director has full discretion and authority in the original appointment of all mine inspectors, including any testing and qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered for appointment.
CS for SB 883 (2) The director has full discretion and authority in the original appointment of all mine inspectors, including any testing and qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered for appointment.
and (B) Information regarding all applications and testing.
and Enr CS for SB 883 (B) Information regarding all applications and testing.
(4) The director shall make each appointment from among the three qualified eligible candidates on the register having the highest grades.
(4) The director shall make each appointment from among the three candidates on the register having the highest grades.
Provided, That The director may, for good cause and at least 30 days prior to making an appointment, strike any name candidate from the register.
The director may, for good cause and at least 30 days prior to making an appointment, strike any candidate from the register.
Upon striking any name from the register The director shall immediately notify in writing each member of the mine inspectors’ examining board of the action, together with a detailed statement of the reasons therefor.
The director shall immediately notify the candidate in writing of their removal.
Thereafter, if the mine inspectors’ examining board finds, after hearing, that the action of the director was arbitrary or unreasonable, it may then order the name of any candidate so stricken from the register to be reinstated thereon.
The reinstatement is effective from the date of removal from the register.
the candidate in writing of their removal.
CS for SB 883 (b) After having served for a probationary period of one year to the satisfaction of the director, a mine inspector has is eligible for permanent tenure, subject to dismissal only for cause in accordance with the applicable provisions of §22A-1-12 of this code.
(b) After having served for a probationary period of one year to the satisfaction of the director, a mine inspector is eligible for permanent tenure, subject to dismissal only for cause in accordance with the applicable provisions of §22A-1-12 of this code.
No A mine inspector, while in office, may not be directly or indirectly interested as an employee, owner, lessor, operator, stockholder, superintendent, or engineer of any coal mine.
A mine inspector, while in office, may not be directly or indirectly interested as an employee, owner, lessor, operator, stockholder, superintendent, or engineer of any coal mine.
of this code and shall perform such other duties as are imposed upon mine inspectors by this chapter and by any applicable legislative rules.
of this code Enr CS for SB 883 and shall perform such other duties as are imposed upon mine inspectors by this chapter and by any applicable legislative rules.
be (1) Be a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, not less than 24 years of age, of good character and reputation, and of temperate habits;
(1) Be a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, not less than 24 years of age, of good character and reputation, and of temperate habits;
(2) a person who has Have had at least five years of practical experience in coal mines, at least two years of which has have been in mines in this state:
(2) Have had at least five years of practical experience in coal mines, at least two of which have been in mines in this state:
CS for SB 883 (3) a person who has Have had practical experience with dangerous gases found in coal mines, and who has a have good theoretical and practical knowledge of mines, mining methods, mine ventilation, sound safety practices, and applicable mining laws and rules;
(3) Have had practical experience with dangerous gases found in coal mines, and have good theoretical and practical knowledge of mines, mining methods, mine ventilation, sound safety practices, and applicable mining laws and rules;
and (4) a person who possesses Hold a West Virginia foreman-fireboss certification;
and (4) Hold a West Virginia foreman-fireboss certification;
or a person who has had have at least three years of experience as an actual working team member of a mine rescue team;
or have at least three years of experience as an actual working team member of a mine rescue team;
or a person who has have had at least three years of experience asthe safetydirector;
or have had at least three years of experience as the safety director;
or the equivalent as approved bythe mine inspectors' examining board, of a mine;
or have had at least three years of experience as an active member of a mine safety committee.
or a person who has have had at least three years of experience as an active member of a mine safety committee.
(c) (1) In order to qualify for appointment as a mine safety instructor, an eligible applicant shall submit to written, oral, and practical examinations administered by the mine inspectors’ examining board director and furnish evidence of good health, character, and other facts establishing eligibility as the board director may require.
(c) In order to qualify for appointment as a mine safety instructor, an eligible applicant shall submit to written, oral, and practical examinations administered by the director and furnish Enr CS for SB 883 evidence of good health, character, and other facts establishing eligibility as the director may require.
The examinations shall relate to the duties to be performed by a mine safety instructor and are subject to the approval of the mine inspectors’ examining board, may be prepared by the director.
The examinations shall relate to the duties to be performed by a mine safety instructor and are subject to the approval of the director.
CS for SB 883 (2) If the board director finds after investigation and examination that an applicant:
(2) If the director finds after investigation and examination that an applicant:
and (B) has passed each required examination with a grade of at least 75 percent or an overall combined average score of 80 percent, the board director shall add the applicant’s name and grades to the register of qualified eligible candidates and promptly certify its action in writing to the director.
and (B)has passed each required examination with a grade of at least 75 percent or an overall combined average score of 80 percent, the director shall add the applicant’s name and grades to the register of qualified eligible candidates.
(b) To be eligible for employment as an electrical inspector, the applicant shall:
Enr CS for SB 883 (b) To be eligible for employment as an electrical inspector, the applicant shall:
be (1) Be a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, not less than 24 years of age, of good character and reputation, and of temperate habits;
(1) Be a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, not less than 24 years of age, of good character and reputation, and of temperate habits;
and (2) a person who has Have had five years of practical electrical experience in coal mines, at least two of which were in mines in this state, or a degree in electrical engineering from an accredited electrical engineering school and three years of practical electrical experience in underground coal mining.
and (2) Have had five years of practical electrical experience in coal mines, at least two of which were in mines in this state, or a degree in electrical engineering from an accredited electrical engineering school and three years of practical electrical experience in underground coal mining.
For the purposes of this section, practical electrical experience means CS for SB 883 the performance of duties requiring a person to be a certified electrician, as that term is defined in §22A-1-2(d)(2) of this code, prior to actually performing such duties.
For the purposes of this section, practical electrical experience means the performance of duties requiring a person to be a certified electrician, as that term is defined in §22A-1-2(d)(2) of this code, prior to actually performing such duties.
(c) (1) In order to qualify for appointment as an electrical inspector, an eligible applicant shall submit to written, oral, and practical examinations administered by the mine inspectors’ examining board director and furnish evidence of good health, character and other facts establishing eligibility as the board director may require.
(c) (1) In order to qualify for appointment as an electrical inspector, an eligible applicant shall submit to written, oral, and practical examinations administered by the director and furnish evidence of good health, character and other facts establishing eligibility as the director may require.
The examinations shall relate to the duties to be performed by an electrical inspector and are subject to approval of the mine inspectors’ examining board, may be prepared by the director.
The examinations shall relate to the duties to be performed by an electrical inspector and are subject to approval of the director.
(2) If the board director finds after investigation and examination that an applicant:
(2) If the director finds after investigation and examination that an applicant:
and (B) has passed the required examinations with an average grade of at least 90 percent, the board director shall add the applicant’s name and grades to the register of qualified eligible candidates and promptly certify its action in writing to the director.
and (B) has passed the required examinations with an average grade of at least 90 percent, the director shall add the applicant’s name and grades to the register of qualified eligible candidates.
(d) Electrical inspectors shall be paid an annual salary of not less than $42,828, which shall be fixed by the director, who shall take into consideration ability, performance of duty and experience.
Enr CS for SB 883 (d) Electrical inspectors shall be paid an annual salary of not less than $42,828, which shall be fixed by the director, who shall take into consideration ability, performance of duty and experience.
CS for SB 883 §22A-1-12.
§22A-1-12.
be (1) Be a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, not less than 24 years of age, of good character and reputation, and of temperate habits;
(1) Be a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, not less than 24 years of age, of good character and reputation, and of temperate habits;
(2) a person who has Have had at least five years of practical experience in coal mines, at least two years of which have been in mines of this state:
(2) Have had at least five years of practical experience in coal mines, at least two of which have been in mines of this state:
(3) a person who has Have had practical experience with dangerous gases found in coal mines;
(3) Have had practical experience with dangerous gases found in coal mines;
and (4) a person who has a Have good theoretical and practical knowledge of mines, mining methods, mine ventilation, sound safety practices, and applicable mining laws and rules.
and (4) Have good theoretical and practical knowledge of mines, mining methods, mine ventilation, sound safety practices, and applicable mining laws and rules.
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(c) In order to qualify for appointment as an underground mine inspector, an eligible applicant shall submit to written, oral, and practical examinations administered by the Mine Inspectors’ Examining Board director and furnish evidence of good health, character, and other facts establishing eligibility as the board director may require.
(c) In order to qualify for appointment as an underground mine inspector, an eligible applicant shall submit to written, oral, and practical examinations administered by the director and Enr CS for SB 883 furnish evidence of good health, character, and other facts establishing eligibility as the director may require.
The examinations shall relate to the duties to be performed by an underground mine inspector and are subject to the approval of the Mine Inspectors’ Examining Board, may be prepared by the director.
The examinations shall relate to the duties to be performed by an underground mine inspector and are subject to the approval of the director.
If the board director finds after investigation and examination that an applicant:
If the director finds after investigation and examination that an applicant:
and (2) has CS for SB 883 passed each required examination, with a grade of at least 75 percent or an overall combined average score of 80 percent, the board director shall add the applicant’s name and grades to the register of qualified eligible candidates.
and (2) has passed each required examination, with a grade of at least 75 percent or an overall combined average score of 80 percent, the director shall add the applicant’s name and grades to the register of qualified eligible candidates.
and promptly certify its action in writing to the director The director shall then appoint one of the candidates from the three having the highest grades.
The director shall then appoint one of the candidates from the three having the highest grades.
(d) (e) Underground mine inspectors shall be paid an annual salary of not less than $38,160;
(e) Underground mine inspectors shall be paid an annual salary of not less than $38,160;
Provided, That no Reimbursement for expenses may be made other than only upon the timely submittal submission of a properly itemized expense account settlement completed by the underground mine inspector, approved and countersigned by the director, or his or her designated representative designee, verifying that the expenses were actually incurred in the performance of official duties.
Reimbursement for expenses may be made only upon the timely submission of a properly itemized expense account settlement completed by the underground mine inspector, approved and countersigned by the director, or his or her designee, verifying that the expenses were actually incurred in the performance of official duties.
(e) (f) (1) An underground mine inspector, after having received receiving a permanent appointment, may be removed from office only for physical or mental impairment, incompetency, neglect of duty, public intoxication, malfeasance in office, or other similarly good cause.
Enr CS for SB 883 (f) (1) An underground mine inspector, after receiving a permanent appointment, may be removed from office only for physical or mental impairment, incompetency, neglect of duty, public intoxication, malfeasance in office, or other similarly good cause.
CS for SB 883 (2) The director may remove an underground mine inspector at any time for the reasons set forth in §22A-1-12(e)(1) of this code.
(2) The director may remove an underground mine inspector at any time for the reasons set forth in §22A-1-12(e)(1) of this code.
Upon such removal, the inspector shall be provided a written notice of removal, describing the cause(s) any causes for removal and setting forth with particularity the facts on which the removal was based.
Upon such removal, the inspector shall be provided a written notice of removal, describing any causes for removal and setting forth with particularity the facts on which the removal was based.
If, after the investigation, the director finds that there is substantial evidence that warrants removal of the inspector, the director shall remove the inspector and provide him or her a written notice of removal, describing the cause(s) any causes for removal and setting forth with particularity the evidence found in the investigation.
If, after the investigation, the director finds that there is substantial evidence that warrants removal of the inspector, the director shall remove the inspector and provide him or her a written notice of removal, describing any causes for removal and setting forth with particularity the evidence found in the investigation.
Provided, That In all cases of removal, the inspector may request, in writing, a hearing before the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety within 15 days of receipt of the notice of removal.
In all cases of removal, the inspector may request, in writing, a hearing before the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety within 15 days of receipt of the notice of removal.
No A continuance may not be granted except for good cause shown.
A continuance may not be granted except for good cause shown.
(4) If any removed mine inspector requests a hearing and thereafter willfully refuses or fails to appear before the board, or having appeared, refuses to answer under oath any relevant question on the basis that the testimony or answer might incriminate him or her or refuses to CS for SB 883 waive immunity from prosecution because of any relevant matter about which the inspector may be asked to testify, then the inspector shall forfeit his or her position.
(4) If any removed mine inspector requests a hearing and thereafter willfully refuses or fails to appear before the board, or having appeared, refuses to answer under oath any relevant Enr CS for SB 883 question on the basis that the testimony or answer might incriminate him or her or refuses to waive immunity from prosecution because of any relevant matter about which the inspector may be asked to testify, then the inspector shall forfeit his or her position.
be (1) Be a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, not less than 24 years of age, of good character and reputation and of temperate habits;
(1) Be a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, not less than 24 years of age, of good character and reputation and of temperate habits;
(2) a person who has Have had at least five years of practical experience in coal mines, at least two years of which have been on surface mines in this state:
(2) Have had at least five years of practical experience in coal mines, at least two of which have been on surface mines in this state:
and (3) a person who has a Have good theoretical and practical knowledge of surface mines, surface mining methods, sound safety practices, and applicable mining laws and rules.
and (3) Have good theoretical and practical knowledge of surface mines, surface mining methods, sound safety practices, and applicable mining laws and rules.
CS for SB 883 (c)(1) In order to qualify for appointment as a surface mine inspector, an eligible applicant shall submit to written, oral, and practical examinations administered by the Mine Inspectors' Examining Board director and furnish evidence of good health, character and other facts establishing eligibility as the board director may require.
Enr CS for SB 883 (c) In order to qualify for appointment as a surface mine inspector, an eligible applicant shall submit to written, oral, and practical examinations administered by the director and furnish evidence of good health, character and other facts establishing eligibility as the director may require.
The examinations shall relate to the duties to be performed by a surface mine inspector and are subject to the approval of the mine inspectors' examining board, may be prepared by the director.
The examinations shall relate to the duties to be performed by a surface mine inspector and are subject to the approval of the director.
(2) (1) If the board director finds after investigation and examination that an applicant:
(1) If the director finds after investigation and examination that an applicant::
is:
and (B) has passed each required examination with a grade of at least 75 percent, or an overall combined average score of 80 percent, the board director shall add the applicant's name andgrades to the register of qualified eligible candidates and promptly certify its action in writing to the director.
and (B) has passed each required examination with a grade of at least 75 percent, or an overall combined average score of 80 percent, the director shall add the applicant's name and grades to the register of qualified eligible candidates.
CS for SB 883 §22A-4-5.
§22A-4-5.
Such inspector shall be a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, of good character and reputation, temperate in habits, having and have a minimum offive years of practical experience in such mining operations.
Such inspector Enr CS for SB 883 shall be a citizen of West Virginia, in good health, of good character and reputation, temperate in habits, and have a minimum of five years of practical experience in such mining operations.
and who at the time of appointment is not more than fifty-five years of age To qualify for appointment as such an inspector, an eligible applicant shall submit to a written and oral examination by the mine inspectors' examining board director and furnish such evidence of good health, character, and other facts establishing eligibility as the board director may require.
To qualify for appointment as such an inspector, an eligible applicant shall submit to a written and oral examination by the director and furnish such evidence of good health, character, and other facts establishing eligibility as the director may require.
If the board director finds after investigation and examination that an applicant:
If the director finds after investigation and examination that an applicant:
and (2) has passed all written and oral examinations, with a grade of at least 90 percent, the board director shall add such applicant's name and grade to the register of qualified eligible candidates.
and (2) has passed all written and oral examinations, with a grade of at least 90 percent, the director shall add such applicant's name and grade to the register of qualified eligible candidates.
and certify its action to the Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training.
A candidate's name may not remain in the register for more than three years without requalifying.
No A candidate's name shall may not remain in the register for more than three years without requalifying.
(b) The director has full discretion and authority in the original appointment of all mine inspectors, including any testing and qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered for appointment.
Such (b) The director has full discretion and authority in the original appointment of all mine inspectors, including any testing and qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered for appointment.
Such inspector shall also receive reimbursement for traveling expenses at the rate of not less than 15 cents for each mile actually traveled in the discharge of their duties in a privately CS for SB 883 owned vehicle.
Such inspector shall also receive reimbursement for traveling expenses at the rate of not less than 15 cents for each mile actually traveled in the discharge of their duties in a privately owned vehicle.
Provided, That such reimbursement shall may not exceed $240 per annum.
Provided, That such reimbursement may not exceed $240 per annum.
The board consists of six voting members and one ex officio, nonvoting member who are residents of this state, and who are appointed as follows:
The board consists of six Enr CS for SB 883 voting members and one ex officio, nonvoting member who are residents of this state, and who are appointed as follows:
The highest ranking official within the major employee organization representing coal miners within this state shall submit a list of three nominees for each such CS for SB 883 position on the board.
The highest ranking official within the major employee organization representing coal miners within this state shall submit a list of three nominees for each such position on the board.
and (4) The Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training or his or her designee shall serve serves as an ex officio, nonvoting member.
and (4) The Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training or his or her designee serves as an ex officio, nonvoting member.
(b) Members serving on the board on January 1, 2017, shall continue to serve for a minimum of three years until June 30, 2020.
Enr CS for SB 883 (b) Members serving on the board on January 1, 2017, shall continue to serve for a minimum of three years until June 30, 2020.
of this code the mine inspectors’ examining board established pursuant to article nine of this chapter, and the Mine Safety Technology Task Force established pursuant to §22A-11-1 et seq.
of this code and the Mine Safety Technology Task Force established pursuant to §22A-11- 1 et seq.
The Health and Safety Administrator shall be a person who has not been during the two years immediately preceding appointment, and is not during his or her term, an officer, trustee, director, substantial shareholder, contractor, consultant, or employee of any coal operator, or an CS for SB 883 employee or officer of an employee organization or a spouse of any such person.
The Health and Safety Administrator shall be a person who has not been during the two years immediately preceding appointment, and is not during his or her term, an officer, trustee, director, substantial shareholder, contractor, consultant, or employee of any coal operator, or an employee or officer of an employee organization or a spouse of any such person.
Under the direction of the board, the Health and Safety Administrator shall prepare an agenda for each board meeting giving priority to the promulgation of rules as may be required, from time to time, by this code, and as may be required to improve coal mine health and safety.
Under the direction of the board, the Health and Safety Administrator shall prepare an agenda for each board meeting giving priority to the promulgation of rules as may be Enr CS for SB 883 required, from time to time, by this code, and as may be required to improve coal mine health and safety.
No A meeting of the board shall may not be conducted unless said notice and agenda are given to the board members at least five days in advance, as provided herein, except in cases of emergency, as declared by the director, in which event members shall be notified of the board meeting and the agenda:
A meeting of the board may not be conducted unless said notice and agenda are given to the board members at least five days in advance, as provided herein, except in cases of emergency, as declared by the director, in which event members shall be notified of the board meeting and the agenda:
CS for SB 883 (f) Whenever a vacancy on the board occurs, nominations and appointments shall be made in the manner prescribed in this section.
(f) Whenever a vacancy on the board occurs, nominations and appointments shall be made in the manner prescribed in this section.
Provided, That In the case of an appointment to fill a vacancy, nominations of three persons for each such vacancy shall be requested by and submitted to the Governor within 30 days after the vacancy occurs by the major trade association or major employee organization, if any, which nominated the person whose seat on the board is vacant.
In the case of an appointment to fill a vacancy, nominations of three persons for each such vacancy shall be requested by and submitted to the Governor within 30 days after the vacancy occurs by the major trade association or major employee organization, if any, which nominated the person whose seat on the board is vacant.
(g) A quorum of the board is four members which shall include at least two members representing the viewpoint of operators and at least two members representing the viewpoint of the working miners, and the board may act officially by a majority of those members who are present, except that no a vote of the board may not be taken unless all six voting members are present.
Enr CS for SB 883 (g) A quorum of the board is four members which shall include at least two members representing the viewpoint of operators and at least two members representing the viewpoint of the working miners, and the board may act officially by a majority of those members who are present, except that a vote of the board may not be taken unless all six voting members are present.
Mine Inspectors’ Examining Board abolished and duties imposed upon the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training.
Mine Inspectors’ Examining Board duties imposed upon the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training.
All duties and responsibilities imposed upon the Mine Inspectors’ Examining Board are transferred and hereby imposed upon the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety.
On the effective date of the reenactment of this article and section of the code, all equipment and records necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article shall be transferred to the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety.
CS for SB 883 In addition to other duties expressly set forth elsewhere in this article, the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training shall:
In addition to other duties expressly set forth elsewhere in this article, the Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training shall:
All of such rules shall be printed and a copy thereof furnished by the board director to any person upon request.
All of such rules shall be printed and a copy thereof furnished by the director to any person upon request.
The board director shall determine whether applicants have the necessary experience to take the mine inspector examination, and the examination of conduct examination of candidates for appointment as a mine inspector, shall be conducted by the board and it shall and rank all applicants;
The director shall determine whether applicants have the necessary experience to take the mine inspector examination, conduct examination of candidates for appointment as a mine inspector, and rank all applicants;
(3) Prepare and certify to the Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training a register of qualified eligible candidates for appointment as mine inspectors.
(3) Prepare a register of qualified eligible candidates for appointment as mine inspectors.
The register shall list all qualified eligible candidates in the order of their grades, with the candidate with the highest grade appearing at the top of the list.
The register shall list all qualified eligible candidates in the order of their grades, with the candidate Enr CS for SB 883 with the highest grade appearing at the top of the list.
After each meeting of the board held to examine such candidates, and at least annually, the board shall prepare and submit to the The Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training shall no less than annually prepare a revised and corrected register of qualified eligible candidates for appointment as mine inspector, deleting from such revised register all persons who:
The Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training shall no less than annually prepare a revised and corrected register of qualified eligible candidates for appointment as mine inspector, deleting from such revised register all persons who:
(a) Who (A) Are no longer residents of West Virginia;
(A) Are no longer residents of West Virginia;
(b) who (B) Have allowed a calendar year to expire without, in writing, indicating their continued availability for such appointment;
(B) Have allowed a calendar year to expire without, in writing, indicating their continued availability for such appointment;
(c) who (C) Have been passed over for appointment for three years;
(C) Have been passed over for appointment for three years;
(d) who (D) Have become ineligible for appointment since the board director originally certified that such person was qualified and eligible for appointment as mine inspector;
(D) Have become ineligible for appointment since the director originally certified that such person was qualified and eligible for appointment as mine inspector;
or (e) who CS for SB 883 (E) In the judgment of the board director, should be removed from the register for good cause;
or (E) In the judgment of the director, should be removed from the register for good cause;
by the board (4) The board director shall keep and preserve the written examination papers, manuscripts, grading sheets, and other papers of all applicants for appointment as mine inspector for a period of two years.
(4) The director shall keep and preserve the written examination papers, manuscripts, grading sheets, and other papers of all applicants for appointment as mine inspector for a period of two years.
(5) The board director shall issue a letter or written notice of qualification to each successful eligible candidate;
(5) The director shall issue a letter or written notice of qualification to each successful eligible candidate;
Provided, That An aggrieved inspector, in order to appeal from any order of suspension, shall file such appeal in writing with the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety not later than 10 days after receipt of notice of suspension.
An aggrieved inspector, in order to appeal from any order of suspension, shall file such appeal in writing with the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety not later than 10 days after receipt of notice of suspension.
Each witness shall be sworn, and a transcript shall be made, of all evidence taken and the proceedings had at the hearing.
Each Enr CS for SB 883 witness shall be sworn, and a transcript shall be made, of all evidence taken and the proceedings had at the hearing.
No A continuance may not be granted except for good cause shown.
A continuance may not be granted except for good cause shown.
The administrator of the board, or in their absence a member of the board designated by the board, shall have has the power to administer oaths and subpoena witnesses;
The administrator of the board, or in their absence a member of the board designated by the board, has the power to administer oaths and subpoena witnesses;
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Enr CS for SB 883 The Clerk of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Delegates hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled.
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Clerk of the House of Delegates Originated in the Senate.
In effect 90 days from passage.
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President of the Senate ...............................................................
Speaker of the House of Delegates __________ The within is ................................................
this the...........................................
Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2025.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 180, Acts, Regular Session, 2025

  2. Approved by Governor 4/25/2025

  3. To Governor 4/21/2025

  4. Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - House Journal

  5. Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - Senate Journal

  6. To Governor 4/21/2025 - House Journal

  7. To Governor 4/21/2025 - Senate Journal

  8. House Message received

  9. Completed legislative action

  10. Communicated to Senate

  11. Passed House (Roll No. 527)

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  16. Read 1st time

  17. Immediate consideration

  18. Do pass

  19. To House Energy and Public Works

  20. To Energy and Public Works

  21. Introduced in House

  22. House received Senate message

  23. Ordered to House

  24. Passed Senate (Roll No. 288)

  25. Read 3rd time

  26. On 3rd reading

  27. Read 2nd time

  28. On 2nd reading

  29. Read 1st time

  30. On 1st reading

  31. Committee substitute reported

  32. To Energy, Industry, and Mining

  33. Introduced in Senate

  34. To Energy, Industry, and Mining

  35. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

  • Phillips · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 151 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Phillips

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (151)

151 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 99 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 84001
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 6000
Total 99001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Kump — Yea
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Steele — Yea
Devault — Yea
Clark, T — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Yea
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Yea
Bryan Ward Republican Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Cannon Republican Yea
David Green Republican Not Voting
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Yea
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Yea
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Yea
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Yea
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Yea
Tristan Leavitt Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Passage

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 29000
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 2000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
STUART — Yea
BOLEY — Yea
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
Joey Garcia Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Amy Grady Republican Yea
Anne B. Charnock Republican Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Bill Hamilton Republican Yea
Brian Helton Republican Yea
Charles H. Clements Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Craig A. Hart Republican Yea
Darren Thorne Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Glenn Jeffries Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Laura Wakim Chapman Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Patrick Martin Republican Yea
Robbie Morris Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Scott Fuller Republican Yea
T. Kevan Bartlett Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Willis Republican Yea
Vince Deeds Republican Yea

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