Relates to the definition of coal tar and its use in pavement products
This bill clarifies the legal definition of "coal tar" used in pavement products under environmental law. It specifies that coal tar includes any thick, black substance derived from coal distillation containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) above 1,000 milligrams per kilogram. The change directly affects pavement manufacturers and environmental regulators by establishing a clear standard for measuring PAH levels in products, ensuring consistency with existing environmental rules. The bill does not create new restrictions but refines how coal tar is identified for regulatory enforcement.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action May 4, 2026
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S3179A
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S3179B
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MINOR
This bill updates the definition of coal tar in pavement products and adjusts the timeline for when the new rules take effect. The most significant change is shortening the implementation period from two years to one year after the law is passed, meaning regulations will apply sooner than originally planned.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the definition of coal tar remains unchanged, but the timeline for enforcement has accelerated.
TIMELINE
The effective date of the law was changed from two years after enactment to one year after enactment, accelerating when the new coal tar restrictions begin.
TECHNICAL
The bill number was updated from version A to version B, reflecting that the bill has been amended and passed by the Senate.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2025
How they voted
46–13
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Mar 24, 2025
D
Democratic41
90% Yea
R
Republican22
59% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
3
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 3179B
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 3179A
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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