SB1042Introduced in the Senate
Relating to ventilation of underground mines
Introduced by Chris Rose, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to provide that ventilation of underground mines include that ventilation where coal is being cut, mined, drilled for blasting, or loaded be ventilated with a minimum quantity of 3,000 cubic feet of air per minute.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Effective from passage (Roll No. 475) · March 11, 2026
32
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Absent |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Energy, Industry, and Mining
Introduced in Senate
To Energy, Industry, and Mining
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 265)
Effective from passage (Roll No. 266)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Energy and Public Works
To House Energy and Public Works
Markup Discussion
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 397)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Effective from passage (Roll No. 398)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House title amendment (Voice vote)
Passed Senate (Roll No. 474)
Effective from passage (Roll No. 475)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
House received Senate message
To Governor 3/13/2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
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