EPA-PFAS TAKE BACK PROGRAM
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SB 562 — EPA-PFAS TAKE BACK PROGRAM
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency may establish a take back program for local fire departments that use and store older firefighting foam made with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor
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Re-assigned to Environment and Conservation
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Assigned to Environment and Conservation
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
Sponsors
- Laura Ellman · Primary
- John Connor · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Laura Ellman Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- John Connor
Not signed on (181)
181 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 562 do?
- Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency may establish a take back program for local fire departments that use and store older firefighting foam made with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 562?
- SB 562 is sponsored by Laura Ellman (Democrat) and John Connor.
- What is the current status of SB 562?
- This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 562?
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