Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Mine Safety Bill Passes Senate
Pikeville Democrat and State Senator Ray Jones is pushing a mine safety bill. Tuesday (today), the Kentucky Senate passed legislation, by a 38-0 vote, that would require coal mines to have their global positioning coordinates listed so, during emergencies, medical helicopters can find them more quickly. The legislation would also require local Kentucky State Police posts and 911 call centers serving areas with coal mines to keep GPS coordinates handy. The bill now heads to the House.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 7:23 PM 
