HB291 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William Roberts

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Richard Baughn

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Mines and Mining, mine or fire boss foreman's certificate of competency, qualifications further provided for, Sec 25-9-11 am'd

Summary

HB291 would update and tighten the qualifications for a mine foreman's certificate of competency in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It updates the qualifications for a mine foreman certificate by adding specific citizenship, age, experience, and education requirements. Applicants must be US citizens or legally present, at least 23 years old, and have four years of mining experience (or three years plus eligible credits) with education credits counting toward the experience. It also requires three reputable-character affidavits, an affidavit about political affiliations, proof of English literacy, and a notarized employer statement. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Individuals seeking a mine foreman certificate would be subject to new citizenship, age, experience/education, and documentation requirements.
• Mining companies and the Alabama regulatory authority that issue and verify mine foreman certificates would need to provide and verify affidavits, track applicants' past work, and enforce the updated qualifications.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 25-9-11 to outline new qualification requirements for mine foreman certificates.
• Specifies citizenship or legal presence, minimum age of 23, and minimum mining experience (4 years or 3 years with eligible credits) with education credits counting toward the experience (AAU-accredited degree counts as 2 years; associate degree counts as 1 year).
• Requires affidavits of meeting requirements, good moral character, and temperate habits signed by three reputable citizens (one of whom holds a mine foreman's certificate), plus an affidavit that the applicant is not a member of any political group advocating overthrow.
• Requires English reading/writing proficiency and a notarized employer statement detailing past work in various mines.
• Sets the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Mines and Mining