Modifies financial requirements of the radioactive waste investigation fund
HB 290 creates the "Radioactive Waste Investigation Fund" in Missouri's state treasury, managed by the state treasurer. The fund allows the Department of Natural Resources to investigate local concerns about radioactive waste contamination, using scientific methods, after receiving written requests from local governments with specific area details and supporting documentation. It limits annual spending to $150,000 per fiscal year, with unused funds reverting to the hazardous waste fund, and requires the department to report results publicly within 45 days of completing investigations. This directly affects local governments seeking to address potential radioactive contamination and the Department of Natural Resources, which administers the fund and conducts investigations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024
Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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