Maddy summaryThis bill expands legal liability for PFAS contamination by establishing strict liability rules that require owners or operators of PFAS facilities to cover state cleanup costs and provide safe drinking water to affected property owners. It defines PFAS and related terms to clarify which facilities are subject to these rules while exempting public water systems and wastewater treatment plants from certain provisions. Additionally, the bill modifies tenancy laws to require landlords of leases lasting six months or longer to give tenants at least 30 days' written notice before a lease expires and is not renewed. These changes aim to streamline the process for holding polluters accountable and ensuring residents have access to clean water without needing to prove negligence.
Rep. Maureen Mooney
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state Department of Environmental Services to create a two-step permitting process for new solid waste landfills. The first step is a preliminary screening where applicants must provide enough information to show their proposed site does not violate specific location rules, such as being near permeable soils or sensitive habitats. If a site fails this initial check, the department will reject the application without prejudice, allowing the applicant to choose a different location and resubmit. The department will establish these prohibitive criteria through public hearings and written comments, focusing on factors like soil quality, distance from waste sources, and environmental preservation. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill passes, with existing rules remaining in place until July 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill would require the Secretary of State to publish the location of enrolled bills on a public website until the governor signs or vetoes them. The change aims to make it easier for the public to track legislation that has passed the legislature but is still awaiting final approval. It applies to all bills and resolutions forwarded to the office of legislative services for enrollment. The bill would take effect 60 days after passage, though it was ultimately killed in the legislature.