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HB 602 (2023)

Add preliminary application for landfill siting

Summary:

Establishes additional requirements for landfill siting, taking into account nearby water supplies, residences, significant wildlife habitats, etc.

The House rewrote the bill. The amended bill establishes an additional "preliminary application phase" for landfill siting. According to the House Environment and Agriculture Committee, "This helps avoid investing time and resources in a site that will ultimately be deemed unsuitable for a landfill, saving both the applicant and agency valuable resources."

Bill Sponsor:
Matthew Simon
Republican party logo
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
SENATE
Status Detail:
Interim Study
Public Hearing Date:
04/02/2024 09:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 103
House Voting Date:
01/03/2024
Senate Voting Date:
05/15/2024
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