North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 19 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 503 — Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Studies.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to House Bill 503 added language that mandates the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) to provide quarterly reports to the Environmental Review Commission starting January 1, 2022. Additionally, the Department of Environmental Quality is required to create an inventory of ongoing PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) discharges and potential contamination sites, along with a timeline for reporting initial findings and subsequent updates. These changes are important as they enhance transparency and accountability in monitoring environmental pollution, specifically regarding harmful substances, ensuring better protection of air and water quality in North Carolina.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 503 Short Title:
503 Apr 8, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40320-CCa-7 Short Title:
Representative Harrison.
Representatives Harrison, Hurtado, Lofton, and Reives (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DIRECT VARIOUS AGENCIES TO STUDY MATTERS ASSOCIATED WITH PFAS CONTAMINATION.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 12, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DIRECT VARIOUS AGENCIES TO STUDY MATTERS ASSOCIATED WITH PFAS CONTAMINATION.
No later than December 31, 2022, OSBM shall issue a final report on its findings under the study, including any recommendations for legislative action, to the Environmental Review Commission.
No later than December 31, 2022, OSBM shall issue a final report on its findings under the study, including any recommendations for legislative *H503-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 action, to the Environmental Review Commission.
Until such time as the final report is issued, *DRH40320-CCa-7* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 OSBM shall submit quarterly reports to the Environmental Review Commission, beginning no later than January 1, 2022, on activities conducted pursuant to this section.
Until such time as the final report is issued, OSBM shall submit quarterly reports to the Environmental Review Commission, beginning no later than January 1, 2022, on activities conducted pursuant to this section.
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The Collaboratory shall report its findings to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committeeon Government Operations, theJoint LegislativeOversight CommitteeonHealthand Human Services, and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources no later than September 1, 2022.
The Collaboratory shall report its findings to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committeeon Government Operations, the Joint Legislative Oversight Committeeon Healthand Human Services, and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources no later than September 1, 2022.
In conducting its study, the Environmental Review Commission shall examine tax incentives, reporting requirements, regulatory changes, and any other relevant approaches that other states have adopted to promote and expand the practice of Page 2 DRH40320-CCa-7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 green chemistry.
In conducting its study, the Environmental Review Commission shall examine tax incentives, reporting requirements, regulatory changes, and any Page 2 House Bill 503-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 other relevant approaches that other states have adopted to promote and expand the practice of green chemistry.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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3 sponsors · 34 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (34)

Not signed on (142)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 503?
HB 503 is sponsored by R. Smith, K. Smith, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hurtado, Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Adcock, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Cooper-Suggs, Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Everitt, Farkas, Fisher, Gill, Harris, Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Hunt, Insko, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Nasif Majeed (U), Martin, Meyer, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Terry, Brian Turner (Democratic), Julie von Haefen (Democratic), Joe John (Democratic), Cecil Brockman (Democratic), and Eric Ager (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 503?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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.
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