FINAL BILL REPORT

HJM 4007

As Passed Legislature

Brief Description: Requesting the issuance of an American coalminers stamp.

Sponsors: By Representatives Hinkle, Chopp, Haigh, Woods, Dunshee, Kirby, Boldt, O'Brien, Armstrong, DeBolt, Ahern, Newhouse, G. Simpson, Holmquist, Cairnes, Sump, Pearson, Shabro, Delvin, Hudgins, Linville, Conway, Skinner, Sullivan and Kenney.

House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Background:

The mining of coal has occurred throughout the United States for many years. Coal deposits are scattered throughout the United States, including sites in Washington.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued a variety of commemorative stamps in recent years. A commemorative stamp may be issued in limited quantities and for a limited time in observance of historical events, in honor of noted Americans, and on topics of national importance.

Summary:

The Legislature requests that the United States Postal Service issue a postage stamp commemorating American coal miners as a way to illustrate a colorful and historically rich segment of society for school children, educators, stamp collectors, and the public. This request is addressed to President Bush, the United States Senate and House of Representatives, the United States Postmaster General, and the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service.

The efforts of American coal miners and the coal mining industry's benefits to the United States economy and energy supplies are identified.

Votes on Final Passage:

House 97  0

Senate 44  0    (Senate amended)

House 95  0    (House concurred)