Relating to seismic hazards; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Digest: The Act tells the DEQ to study risks related to toxic inhalation caused by earthquakes. The DEQ must submit a report on its study to the Legislative Assembly by December 1, 2024. The Act takes effect as soon as it is passed. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to study risks and issues relating to earthquake-induced toxic inhalation. Requires the department to submit a report on the study to a committee of the Legislative Assembly by December 1, 2024. Authorizes the department to submit recommendations for legislation to the committee by March 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Last action Mar 8, 2024
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 12, 2024
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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