Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 181 — Regards limestone, dolomite mining; increase severance taxes

Last action — Referred to committee

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes regulations for limestone and dolomite underground mining and increases severance taxes.

This legislation amends existing mining regulations and introduces new measures specifically for limestone and dolomite mining. It also raises severance tax rates for these minerals.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: Increased severance taxes may impact small businesses involved in limestone and dolomite mining.

Summary

To amend sections 1514.01, 1514.02, 1514.021, 1514.022, 1514.023, 1514.024, 1514.03, 1514.04, 1514.05, 1514.07, 1514.071, 1514.08, 1514.09, 1514.11, 1514.40, 1514.41, 1514.42, 1514.43, 1514.44, 1514.45, 1514.46, 1514.50, 1514.99, 1563.11, and 5749.02 and to enact sections 1514.091, 1514.092, 1514.093, 1514.48, 1514.60, 1514.61, 1514.62, 1514.63, 1514.64, 1514.65, 1514.66, 1514.67, 1514.68, 1514.69, 1514.70, 1514.71, and 1514.72 of the Revised Code to establish regulations for the underground mining of limestone and dolomite and to increase certain severance tax rates.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

89 added · 89 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 181 changed the description of how the bill was passed in the Senate. Instead of mentioning that it was reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee with only one cosponsor, it now indicates that the bill was passed by the Senate and includes several additional cosponsors. This matters because it highlights broader support for the bill among more senators, indicating a stronger coalition and potentially increasing its chances for successful implementation.

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As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
As Passed by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
181 2025-2026 Senator Wilkin Cosponsor:
181 2025-2026 Senator Wilkin Cosponsors:
Senator Schaffer To amend sections 1514.01, 1514.02, 1514.021, 1 1514.022, 1514.023, 1514.024, 1514.03, 1514.04, 2 1514.05, 1514.07, 1514.071, 1514.08, 1514.09, 3 1514.11, 1514.13, 1514.40, 1514.41, 1514.42, 4 1514.43, 1514.44, 1514.45, 1514.46, 1514.50, 5 1514.99, and 1563.11 and to enact sections 6 1514.091, 1514.092, 1514.093, 1514.48, 1514.60, 7 1514.61, 1514.62, 1514.63, 1514.64, 1514.65, 8 1514.66, 1514.67, 1514.68, 1514.69, 1514.70, and 9 1514.71 of the Revised Code to establish 10 regulations for the underground mining of 11 limestone and dolomite.
Senators Schaffer, Cirino, DeMora, Liston, Patton, Reineke To amend sections 1514.01, 1514.02, 1514.021, 1 1514.022, 1514.023, 1514.024, 1514.03, 1514.04, 2 1514.05, 1514.07, 1514.071, 1514.08, 1514.09, 3 1514.11, 1514.13, 1514.40, 1514.41, 1514.42, 4 1514.43, 1514.44, 1514.45, 1514.46, 1514.50, 5 1514.99, and 1563.11 and to enact sections 6 1514.091, 1514.092, 1514.093, 1514.48, 1514.60, 7 1514.61, 1514.62, 1514.63, 1514.64, 1514.65, 8 1514.66, 1514.67, 1514.68, 1514.69, 1514.70, and 9 1514.71 of the Revised Code to establish 10 regulations for the underground mining of 11 limestone and dolomite.
181 Page 2 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Sec.
181 Page 2 As Passed by the Senate Sec.
181 Page 3 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee behalf of a conservancy district, organized under Chapter 6101.
181 Page 3 As Passed by the Senate behalf of a conservancy district, organized under Chapter 6101.
181 Page 4 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee located upon a single tract of land or upon two or more 81 contiguous tracts of land.
181 Page 4 As Passed by the Senate located upon a single tract of land or upon two or more 81 contiguous tracts of land.
181 Page 5 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee saturated zone.
181 Page 5 As Passed by the Senate saturated zone.
181 Page 6 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee material is extracted and used in an unprocessed form on the 139 same tract of land.
181 Page 6 As Passed by the Senate material is extracted and used in an unprocessed form on the 139 same tract of land.
181 Page 7 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee division of mineral resources management prescribes by rule 168 pursuant to section 1514.08 of the Revised Code, but not later 169 than July 1, 1977, nor earlier than July 1, 1975, no operator 170 shall engage in surface mining or conduct a surface mining 171 operation without a surface mining permit issued by the chief.
181 Page 7 As Passed by the Senate division of mineral resources management prescribes by rule 168 pursuant to section 1514.08 of the Revised Code, but not later 169 than July 1, 1977, nor earlier than July 1, 1975, no operator 170 shall engage in surface mining or conduct a surface mining 171 operation without a surface mining permit issued by the chief.
181 Page 8 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee located and distinguished from other lands;
181 Page 8 As Passed by the Senate located and distinguished from other lands;
181 Page 9 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee applicant has ever had a surface or in-stream mining permit or 227 coal mining and reclamation permit issued by this or any other 228 state suspended or revoked or has ever forfeited a surface or 229 in-stream mining or coal mining and reclamation bond or cash, an 230 irrevocable letter of credit, or a security deposited in lieu of 231 a bond;
181 Page 9 As Passed by the Senate applicant has ever had a surface or in-stream mining permit or 227 coal mining and reclamation permit issued by this or any other 228 state suspended or revoked or has ever forfeited a surface or 229 in-stream mining or coal mining and reclamation bond or cash, an 230 irrevocable letter of credit, or a security deposited in lieu of 231 a bond;
181 Page 10 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (a) Prepare the site adequately for its intended future 257 uses upon completion of mining;
181 Page 10 As Passed by the Senate (a) Prepare the site adequately for its intended future 257 uses upon completion of mining;
181 Page 11 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (d)(c) Resoil the area of land affected, wherever needed, 288 with topsoil or suitable subsoil, fertilizer, lime, or soil 289 amendments, as appropriate, in sufficient quantity and depth to 290 raise and maintain a diverse growth of vegetation adequate to 291 bind the soil and control soil erosion and sedimentation;
181 Page 11 As Passed by the Senate (d)(c) Resoil the area of land affected, wherever needed, 288 with topsoil or suitable subsoil, fertilizer, lime, or soil 289 amendments, as appropriate, in sufficient quantity and depth to 290 raise and maintain a diverse growth of vegetation adequate to 291 bind the soil and control soil erosion and sedimentation;
181 Page 12 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee reclamation measures are performed in a timely manner.
181 Page 12 As Passed by the Senate reclamation measures are performed in a timely manner.
181 Page 13 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee stream mining permit, who intends to extract less than ten 345 thousand tons of minerals per year and no incidental coal, a 346 current notarized tax map, in triplicate and notarized, and the 347 appropriate United States geological survey seven and one-half 348 minute topographic map.
181 Page 13 As Passed by the Senate stream mining permit, who intends to extract less than ten 345 thousand tons of minerals per year and no incidental coal, a 346 current notarized tax map, in triplicate and notarized, and the 347 appropriate United States geological survey seven and one-half 348 minute topographic map.
181 Page 14 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of record of adjoining surface properties;
181 Page 14 As Passed by the Senate of record of adjoining surface properties;
181 Page 15 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee before a notary public.
181 Page 15 As Passed by the Senate before a notary public.
181 Page 16 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee invalid during the term of the permit or renewal;
181 Page 16 As Passed by the Senate invalid during the term of the permit or renewal;
181 Page 17 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee watercourse;
181 Page 17 As Passed by the Senate watercourse;
181 Page 18 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of this section.
181 Page 18 As Passed by the Senate of this section.
181 Page 19 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee The chief may issue an order denying a permit if the chief 520 finds that the applicant, any partner if the applicant is a 521 partnership, any officer or director if the applicant is a 522 corporation, or any other person who has a right to control or 523 in fact controls the management of the applicant or the 524 selection of officers, directors, or managers of the applicant 525 has substantially or materially failed to comply or continues to 526 fail to comply with this chapter, which failure may consist of 527 one or more violations thereof, a rule adopted thereunder, or an 528 order of the chief or failure to perform reclamation as required 529 by this chapter.
181 Page 19 As Passed by the Senate The chief may issue an order denying a permit if the chief 520 finds that the applicant, any partner if the applicant is a 521 partnership, any officer or director if the applicant is a 522 corporation, or any other person who has a right to control or 523 in fact controls the management of the applicant or the 524 selection of officers, directors, or managers of the applicant 525 has substantially or materially failed to comply or continues to 526 fail to comply with this chapter, which failure may consist of 527 one or more violations thereof, a rule adopted thereunder, or an 528 order of the chief or failure to perform reclamation as required 529 by this chapter.
181 Page 20 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee after inspection, orders the release of any remaining 550 performance bond deposited to assure satisfactory performance of 551 the reclamation measures required pursuant to this chapter, 552 whichever occurs earlier.
181 Page 20 As Passed by the Senate after inspection, orders the release of any remaining 550 performance bond deposited to assure satisfactory performance of 551 the reclamation measures required pursuant to this chapter, 552 whichever occurs earlier.
181 Page 21 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee original application for a permit.
181 Page 21 As Passed by the Senate original application for a permit.
181 Page 22 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (e) Add land to the permit when the land is contiguous or 609 when the land is located in whole or in part of the same 610 township or municipal corporation identified in the permit;
181 Page 22 As Passed by the Senate (e) Add land to the permit when the land is contiguous or 609 when the land is located in whole or in part of the same 610 township or municipal corporation identified in the permit;
181 Page 23 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee plan in writing within ninety days after the fifth anniversary 638 of the date of issuance of a surface mining permit or within 639 ninety days after the first anniversary of the date of issuance 640 of an in-stream mining permit.
181 Page 23 As Passed by the Senate plan in writing within ninety days after the fifth anniversary 638 of the date of issuance of a surface mining permit or within 639 ninety days after the first anniversary of the date of issuance 640 of an in-stream mining permit.
181 Page 24 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Sec.
181 Page 24 As Passed by the Senate Sec.
181 Page 25 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee all of the following:
181 Page 25 As Passed by the Senate all of the following:
181 Page 26 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (a) The permit holder's operation is not in substantial or 727 material compliance with this chapter, rules adopted and orders 728 issued under it, and the plan of mining and reclamation under 729 the existing permit or renewal permit.
181 Page 26 As Passed by the Senate (a) The permit holder's operation is not in substantial or 727 material compliance with this chapter, rules adopted and orders 728 issued under it, and the plan of mining and reclamation under 729 the existing permit or renewal permit.
181 Page 27 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee application package and that an extension of the time limit for 756 issuing an order approving or disapproving the renewal permit 757 has been granted.
181 Page 27 As Passed by the Senate application package and that an extension of the time limit for 756 issuing an order approving or disapproving the renewal permit 757 has been granted.
181 Page 28 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (E) If an applicant for a renewal permit has complied with 785 division (A) of this section, the applicant may continue surface 786 or in-stream mining operations under the existing permit or 787 renewal permit after its expiration date until the time period 788 for filing a complete renewal application package has expired 789 under division (D) of this section or until the chief issues an 790 order denying the renewal permit.
181 Page 28 As Passed by the Senate (E) If an applicant for a renewal permit has complied with 785 division (A) of this section, the applicant may continue surface 786 or in-stream mining operations under the existing permit or 787 renewal permit after its expiration date until the time period 788 for filing a complete renewal application package has expired 789 under division (D) of this section or until the chief issues an 790 order denying the renewal permit.
181 Page 29 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for renewal of a permit or renewal permit after the expiration 816 date of the permit, the permit holder shall cease surface or in- 817 stream mining operations immediately and, within thirty days 818 after the issuance of the order, shall submit the final report 819 and map required under section 1514.03 of the Revised Code.
181 Page 29 As Passed by the Senate for renewal of a permit or renewal permit after the expiration 816 date of the permit, the permit holder shall cease surface or in- 817 stream mining operations immediately and, within thirty days 818 after the issuance of the order, shall submit the final report 819 and map required under section 1514.03 of the Revised Code.
181 Page 30 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (b) An application filed under division (D)(C) of section 845 1514.02 of the Revised Code for a significant amendment to a 846 permit, as "significant" is defined by rule;
181 Page 30 As Passed by the Senate (b) An application filed under division (D)(C) of section 845 1514.02 of the Revised Code for a significant amendment to a 846 permit, as "significant" is defined by rule;
181 Page 31 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee in-stream mining operation or proposed surface, underground 874 minerals, or in-stream mining operation that is the subject of 875 the application.
181 Page 31 As Passed by the Senate in-stream mining operation or proposed surface, underground 874 minerals, or in-stream mining operation that is the subject of 875 the application.
181 Page 32 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee two weeks after the chief determines to hold such a conference 904 and shall be held in the county in which the surface, 905 underground minerals, or in-stream mining operation is or is 906 proposed to be located.
181 Page 32 As Passed by the Senate two weeks after the chief determines to hold such a conference 904 and shall be held in the county in which the surface, 905 underground minerals, or in-stream mining operation is or is 906 proposed to be located.
181 Page 33 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee hundred sixty-five days prior to submittal of an application.
181 Page 33 As Passed by the Senate hundred sixty-five days prior to submittal of an application.
181 Page 34 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (c) Surface mining activities are allowed on the portion 963 of land as a nonconforming use.
181 Page 34 As Passed by the Senate (c) Surface mining activities are allowed on the portion 963 of land as a nonconforming use.
181 Page 35 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee thereof.
181 Page 35 As Passed by the Senate thereof.
181 Page 36 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee indicated on the most recent approved map.
181 Page 36 As Passed by the Senate indicated on the most recent approved map.
181 Page 37 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee preceding year.
181 Page 37 As Passed by the Senate preceding year.
181 Page 38 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee operator has filed bond.
181 Page 38 As Passed by the Senate operator has filed bond.
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181 Page 39 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee affected is more than twenty acres, the applicant also shall 1114 file a surety bond, cash, an irrevocable letter of credit, or 1115 certificates of deposit in the amount of five hundred dollars 1116 per acre of land to be affected that exceeds twenty acres.
181 Page 39 As Passed by the Senate affected is more than twenty acres, the applicant also shall 1114 file a surety bond, cash, an irrevocable letter of credit, or 1115 certificates of deposit in the amount of five hundred dollars 1116 per acre of land to be affected that exceeds twenty acres.
181 Page 40 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and performed by the operator as provided in this chapter and 1144 the rules and orders of the chief adopted or issued pursuant 1145 thereto.
181 Page 40 As Passed by the Senate and performed by the operator as provided in this chapter and 1144 the rules and orders of the chief adopted or issued pursuant 1145 thereto.
181 Page 41 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of the cash, letter of credit, or certificates withdrawn.
181 Page 41 As Passed by the Senate of the cash, letter of credit, or certificates withdrawn.
181 Page 42 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee operator by section 1514.02 of the Revised Code to reclaim an 1205 area of land affected by surface or in-stream mining, the 1206 operator may file a request, on a form provided by the chief of 1207 the division of mineral resources management, for inspection of 1208 the area of land upon which the reclamation, other than any 1209 required planting, is completed.
181 Page 42 As Passed by the Senate operator by section 1514.02 of the Revised Code to reclaim an 1205 area of land affected by surface or in-stream mining, the 1206 operator may file a request, on a form provided by the chief of 1207 the division of mineral resources management, for inspection of 1208 the area of land upon which the reclamation, other than any 1209 required planting, is completed.
181 Page 43 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee ensure reclamation, the chief shall deliver to the operator or 1235 the operator's authorized agent one-half of the amount so held.
181 Page 43 As Passed by the Senate ensure reclamation, the chief shall deliver to the operator or 1235 the operator's authorized agent one-half of the amount so held.
181 Page 44 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (1) The location of the area and number of acres;
181 Page 44 As Passed by the Senate (1) The location of the area and number of acres;
181 Page 45 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee The notice shall be an order stating the reasons for 1295 unacceptability, ordering further actions to be taken, and 1296 setting a time limit for compliance.
181 Page 45 As Passed by the Senate The notice shall be an order stating the reasons for 1295 unacceptability, ordering further actions to be taken, and 1296 setting a time limit for compliance.
181 Page 46 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee irrevocable letter of credit, or certificates of deposit to 1326 ensure reclamation of the area of the land affected, the chief 1327 at the same time shall issue an order declaring that the 1328 remaining cash, irrevocable letter of credit, or certificates of 1329 deposit are the property of the state and are available for use 1330 by the chief in performing reclamation of the area and shall 1331 proceed in accordance with section 1514.06 of the Revised Code.
181 Page 46 As Passed by the Senate irrevocable letter of credit, or certificates of deposit to 1326 ensure reclamation of the area of the land affected, the chief 1327 at the same time shall issue an order declaring that the 1328 remaining cash, irrevocable letter of credit, or certificates of 1329 deposit are the property of the state and are available for use 1330 by the chief in performing reclamation of the area and shall 1331 proceed in accordance with section 1514.06 of the Revised Code.
181 Page 47 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee receipt thereof, or fails to begin work within thirty days of 1356 the day it timely notifies the chief of its decision to perform 1357 its obligation and that of the operator, the chief shall issue 1358 an order terminating the right of the surety to perform the work 1359 and demanding payment of the amount due, as required by this 1360 chapter.
181 Page 47 As Passed by the Senate receipt thereof, or fails to begin work within thirty days of 1356 the day it timely notifies the chief of its decision to perform 1357 its obligation and that of the operator, the chief shall issue 1358 an order terminating the right of the surety to perform the work 1359 and demanding payment of the amount due, as required by this 1360 chapter.
181 Page 48 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee performance standards for an underground minerals mine 1386 established by the chief under rules adopted pursuant to section 1387 1514.61 of the Revised Code, or caused damage to adjoining 1388 property, the chief may issue orders directing the operator to 1389 cease violation, perform such measures, achieve such standards, 1390 or prevent or abate off-site damage.
181 Page 48 As Passed by the Senate performance standards for an underground minerals mine 1386 established by the chief under rules adopted pursuant to section 1387 1514.61 of the Revised Code, or caused damage to adjoining 1388 property, the chief may issue orders directing the operator to 1389 cease violation, perform such measures, achieve such standards, 1390 or prevent or abate off-site damage.
181 Page 49 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee any property owner for damages allegedly caused by the 1417 underground mining operation.
181 Page 49 As Passed by the Senate any property owner for damages allegedly caused by the 1417 underground mining operation.
181 Page 50 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee amount of the penalty to the secretary of the commission as 1447 required by this division.
181 Page 50 As Passed by the Senate amount of the penalty to the secretary of the commission as 1447 required by this division.
181 Page 51 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (D) Civil penalties owed under this section may be 1477 recovered in a civil action brought by the attorney general upon 1478 the request of the chief.
181 Page 51 As Passed by the Senate (D) Civil penalties owed under this section may be 1477 recovered in a civil action brought by the attorney general upon 1478 the request of the chief.
181 Page 52 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee which in-stream mining is allowed, and develop and implement any 1507 criteria, in addition to the criteria established in section 1508 1514.02 of the Revised Code, that the chief determines are 1509 necessary for the permitting of in-stream mining;
181 Page 52 As Passed by the Senate which in-stream mining is allowed, and develop and implement any 1507 criteria, in addition to the criteria established in section 1508 1514.02 of the Revised Code, that the chief determines are 1509 necessary for the permitting of in-stream mining;
181 Page 53 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee certificate of deposit that is on deposit in lieu of a bond.
181 Page 53 As Passed by the Senate certificate of deposit that is on deposit in lieu of a bond.
181 Page 54 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee person's term shall be concurrent with that of the 1566 representative of the coal strip mine operators.
181 Page 54 As Passed by the Senate person's term shall be concurrent with that of the 1566 representative of the coal strip mine operators.
181 Page 55 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee is not the appellant, the person shall serve a copy of the 1595 notice of appeal on the permit holder within three days after 1596 filing the notice of appeal with the commission.
181 Page 55 As Passed by the Senate is not the appellant, the person shall serve a copy of the 1595 notice of appeal on the permit holder within three days after 1596 filing the notice of appeal with the commission.
181 Page 56 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (C) The commission shall affirm the action of the chief 1624 unless the commission determines that it is arbitrary, 1625 capricious, or otherwise inconsistent with law.
181 Page 56 As Passed by the Senate (C) The commission shall affirm the action of the chief 1624 unless the commission determines that it is arbitrary, 1625 capricious, or otherwise inconsistent with law.
181 Page 57 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee chairperson issues the decision on the request for temporary 1653 relief.
181 Page 57 As Passed by the Senate chairperson issues the decision on the request for temporary 1653 relief.
181 Page 58 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee further proceedings as it may direct.
181 Page 58 As Passed by the Senate further proceedings as it may direct.
181 Page 59 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for under section 119.094 of the Revised Code.
181 Page 59 As Passed by the Senate for under section 119.094 of the Revised Code.
181 Page 60 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee appeal, a hearing officer may hear an appeal and shall have the 1741 same powers and authority in conducting the hearing as granted 1742 to the commission.
181 Page 60 As Passed by the Senate appeal, a hearing officer may hear an appeal and shall have the 1741 same powers and authority in conducting the hearing as granted 1742 to the commission.
181 Page 61 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee consists of money collected from the severance taxes levied 1772 under section 5749.02 of the Revised Code for mine safety and 1773 first aid training.
181 Page 61 As Passed by the Senate consists of money collected from the severance taxes levied 1772 under section 5749.02 of the Revised Code for mine safety and 1773 first aid training.
181 Page 62 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee modeling.
181 Page 62 As Passed by the Senate modeling.
181 Page 63 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee operator shall provide the owner a supply of water that is 1832 comparable, in quantity and quality, to the owner's water supply 1833 prior to the diminution, contamination, or interruption of the 1834 owner's water supply.
181 Page 63 As Passed by the Senate operator shall provide the owner a supply of water that is 1832 comparable, in quantity and quality, to the owner's water supply 1833 prior to the diminution, contamination, or interruption of the 1834 owner's water supply.
181 Page 64 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee complaint, the operator does not submit to the division 1863 information showing that the operation is not the proximate 1864 cause of the diminution, contamination, or interruption of the 1865 owner's water supply, the operator shall provide the owner, not 1866 later than twenty-eight days after receipt of the complaint, a 1867 permanent replacement water supply that is comparable, in 1868 quantity and quality, to the owner's water supply prior to the 1869 diminution, contamination, or interruption of the owner's water 1870 supply.
181 Page 64 As Passed by the Senate complaint, the operator does not submit to the division 1863 information showing that the operation is not the proximate 1864 cause of the diminution, contamination, or interruption of the 1865 owner's water supply, the operator shall provide the owner, not 1866 later than twenty-eight days after receipt of the complaint, a 1867 permanent replacement water supply that is comparable, in 1868 quantity and quality, to the owner's water supply prior to the 1869 diminution, contamination, or interruption of the owner's water 1870 supply.
181 Page 65 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee that filed the complaint.
181 Page 65 As Passed by the Senate that filed the complaint.
181 Page 66 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and 62, as amended;
181 Page 66 As Passed by the Senate and 62, as amended;
181 Page 67 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee section for the use of qualified persons to conduct examinations 1951 of surface and underground minerals mining operations in lieu of 1952 certified mine forepersons and minimum qualifications of those 1953 persons.
181 Page 67 As Passed by the Senate section for the use of qualified persons to conduct examinations 1951 of surface and underground minerals mining operations in lieu of 1952 certified mine forepersons and minimum qualifications of those 1953 persons.
181 Page 68 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee safety inspection requirement under this division.
181 Page 68 As Passed by the Senate safety inspection requirement under this division.
181 Page 69 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee remedy for each hazardous condition or violation.
181 Page 69 As Passed by the Senate remedy for each hazardous condition or violation.
181 Page 70 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee each hazardous condition or violation.
181 Page 70 As Passed by the Senate each hazardous condition or violation.
181 Page 71 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee practice at a surface or underground minerals mining operation 2071 that could reasonably be expected to cause the death of or 2072 imminent serious physical harm to an employee of the operation, 2073 the chief immediately shall issue orders to safeguard the 2074 employees, notify the operator of the condition or practice, and 2075 require the operator to abate the condition or practice within a 2076 reasonable period of time.
181 Page 71 As Passed by the Senate practice at a surface or underground minerals mining operation 2071 that could reasonably be expected to cause the death of or 2072 imminent serious physical harm to an employee of the operation, 2073 the chief immediately shall issue orders to safeguard the 2074 employees, notify the operator of the condition or practice, and 2075 require the operator to abate the condition or practice within a 2076 reasonable period of time.
181 Page 72 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of the division of mineral resources management shall conduct 2101 mine safety training for the employees of that operator.
181 Page 72 As Passed by the Senate of the division of mineral resources management shall conduct 2101 mine safety training for the employees of that operator.
181 Page 73 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee determines is necessary to protect public health or safety or 2131 the environment.
181 Page 73 As Passed by the Senate determines is necessary to protect public health or safety or 2131 the environment.
181 Page 74 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee including the development of shafts for access, safety, 2160 extraction of minerals, ventilation, or other mining purposes.
181 Page 74 As Passed by the Senate including the development of shafts for access, safety, 2160 extraction of minerals, ventilation, or other mining purposes.
181 Page 75 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee the process followed in the production of limestone or dolomite 2188 carried out beneath the surface by means of shafts, tunnels, 2189 room and pillar, or similar mine openings or workings.
181 Page 75 As Passed by the Senate the process followed in the production of limestone or dolomite 2188 carried out beneath the surface by means of shafts, tunnels, 2189 room and pillar, or similar mine openings or workings.
181 Page 76 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (7) Any other requirements that the chief determines is 2216 necessary for administration of the program for the regulation 2217 of underground minerals mining consistent with sections 1514.60 2218 to 1514.69 of the Revised Code.
181 Page 76 As Passed by the Senate (7) Any other requirements that the chief determines is 2216 necessary for administration of the program for the regulation 2217 of underground minerals mining consistent with sections 1514.60 2218 to 1514.69 of the Revised Code.
181 Page 77 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Code covering all underground minerals mining operations of the 2245 applicant in this state and affording bodily injury and property 2246 damage protection in amounts of not less than one million 2247 dollars;
181 Page 77 As Passed by the Senate Code covering all underground minerals mining operations of the 2245 applicant in this state and affording bodily injury and property 2246 damage protection in amounts of not less than one million 2247 dollars;
181 Page 78 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee property or to achieve one or more of the applicable performance 2274 standards required by the chief.
181 Page 78 As Passed by the Senate property or to achieve one or more of the applicable performance 2274 standards required by the chief.
181 Page 79 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (b) A person who has begun to undertake development of an 2303 underground minerals mining operation prior to the effective 2304 date of this section.
181 Page 79 As Passed by the Senate (b) A person who has begun to undertake development of an 2303 underground minerals mining operation prior to the effective 2304 date of this section.
181 Page 80 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee commission;
181 Page 80 As Passed by the Senate commission;
181 Page 81 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee subsidence, the operator shall immediately investigate the 2360 complaint and provide the chief with the results of the 2361 investigation.
181 Page 81 As Passed by the Senate subsidence, the operator shall immediately investigate the 2360 complaint and provide the chief with the results of the 2361 investigation.
181 Page 82 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of mineral resources management an annual report, on a form 2388 prescribed and furnished by the chief.
181 Page 82 As Passed by the Senate of mineral resources management an annual report, on a form 2388 prescribed and furnished by the chief.
181 Page 83 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Each operator shall adopt a roof control plan and 2417 revisions thereof suitable to the roof conditions and mining 2418 system of each underground minerals mine in a manner determined 2419 by the chief of the division of mineral resources management.
181 Page 83 As Passed by the Senate Each operator shall adopt a roof control plan and 2417 revisions thereof suitable to the roof conditions and mining 2418 system of each underground minerals mine in a manner determined 2419 by the chief of the division of mineral resources management.
181 Page 84 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee requirement for financial assurance set forth in division (D) of 2446 section 1514.65 of the Revised Code.
181 Page 84 As Passed by the Senate requirement for financial assurance set forth in division (D) of 2446 section 1514.65 of the Revised Code.
181 Page 85 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee to limit or affect the authority of the chief of the division of 2476 mineral resources management granted by this chapter.
181 Page 85 As Passed by the Senate to limit or affect the authority of the chief of the division of 2476 mineral resources management granted by this chapter.
181 Page 86 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and for which it requests a permit.
181 Page 86 As Passed by the Senate and for which it requests a permit.
181 Page 87 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee If, at the end of three years after such excavation or 2535 deposit of mine refuse or removed overburden is made, the 2536 licensee shall have paid or caused to be paid all cost of 2537 repairing any damage to such public road occurring within such 2538 time as a result of such excavating or depositing for which such 2539 permit was issued, or, if within such period of time no such 2540 damage to such shall have occurred, the bond or cash or other 2541 security deposited with the public authority upon the issuance 2542 of such permit, shall be released and returned to such 2543 applicant.
181 Page 87 As Passed by the Senate If, at the end of three years after such excavation or 2535 deposit of mine refuse or removed overburden is made, the 2536 licensee shall have paid or caused to be paid all cost of 2537 repairing any damage to such public road occurring within such 2538 time as a result of such excavating or depositing for which such 2539 permit was issued, or, if within such period of time no such 2540 damage to such shall have occurred, the bond or cash or other 2541 security deposited with the public authority upon the issuance 2542 of such permit, shall be released and returned to such 2543 applicant.
181 Page 88 As Reported by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee original safe and passable condition.
181 Page 88 As Passed by the Senate original safe and passable condition.
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Passed 29 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 21200
Democratic 8000
Total 29200
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
How each member voted (31)
Member Party Vote
Beth Liston Democratic Yea
Casey Weinstein Democratic Yea
Catherine D. Ingram Democratic Yea
Hearcel F. Craig Democratic Yea
Kent Smith Democratic Yea
Nickie J. Antonio Democratic Yea
William P. DeMora Democratic Yea
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr. Democratic Yea
Al Cutrona Republican Yea
Al Landis Republican Yea
Andrew O. Brenner Republican Yea
Bill Reineke Republican Yea
Brian M. Chavez Republican Yea
George F. Lang Republican Yea
Jane M. Timken Republican Yea
Jerry C. Cirino Republican Yea
Kristina D. Roegner Republican Nay
Kyle Koehler Republican Nay
Louis W. Blessing, III Republican Yea
Mark Romanchuk Republican Yea
Michele Reynolds Republican Yea
Nathan H. Manning Republican Yea
Rob McColley Republican Yea
Sandra O'Brien Republican Yea
Shane Wilkin Republican Yea
Stephen A. Huffman Republican Yea
Steve Wilson Republican Yea
Susan Manchester Republican Yea
Theresa Gavarone Republican Yea
Thomas F. Patton Republican Yea
Tim Schaffer Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 181 do?
To amend sections 1514.01, 1514.02, 1514.021, 1514.022, 1514.023, 1514.024, 1514.03, 1514.04, 1514.05, 1514.07, 1514.071, 1514.08, 1514.09, 1514.11, 1514.40, 1514.41, 1514.42, 1514.43, 1514.44, 1514.45, 1514.46, 1514.50, 1514.99, 1563.11, and 5749.02 and to enact sections 1514.091, 1514.092, 1514.093, 1514.48, 1514.60, 1514.61, 1514.62, 1514.63, 1514.64, 1514.65, 1514.66, 1514.67, 1514.68, 1514.69, 1514.70, 1514.71, and 1514.72 of the Revised Code to establish regulations for the underground mining of limestone and dolomite and to increase certain severance tax rates.
Who sponsors SB 181?
SB 181 is sponsored by Shane Wilkin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 181?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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