Working With Allies To Oppose Bill Lowering Safety for Underground Miners
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HB 85, sponsored by Rep. Wesley, would amend KRS 351.127 to reduce the number of emergency medical or mine emergency technicians required to be on shift from two to one, if the number of employees on the shift is 10 or less. Reducing the required medical personnel compromises the ability to ensure swift and effective emergency medical care
in the event of accidents or health crises. To read the Joint Letter from the Kentucky Resources Council and our ally Appalachian Citizens Law Center in opposition to the bill, click here. To learn more about how you can reach out to state Senators and Representatives to support and to oppose bills, check out our weekly Legislative Updates.
in the event of accidents or health crises. To read the Joint Letter from the Kentucky Resources Council and our ally Appalachian Citizens Law Center in opposition to the bill, click here. To learn more about how you can reach out to state Senators and Representatives to support and to oppose bills, check out our weekly Legislative Updates.
By KRC
on 02/23/2024 1:19 PM
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