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AR HB1744

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Wardlaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code 8-6-1006 requiring landfills that receive remediation or closure funds from the Landfill Post-Closure Trust Fund to remain closed until full reimbursement to the fund is made
  • Landfills must obtain approval for a new certificate of need from the regional solid waste management board before reopening
  • Landfills must hold at least one public hearing conducted by the regional solid waste management district for public input on reopening
  • Declares an emergency based on findings that improperly managed solid waste poses danger to citizens and the Landfill Post-Closure Trust Fund must remain adequately funded
  • Effective immediately upon Governor's approval, without Governor action after specified period, or upon veto override

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Regarding Solid Waste; To Amend The Law Regarding The Landfill Post-closure Trust Fund; To Require Reimbursement To The Fund; To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that HB1744 is now Act 833

4/13/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/3/2023
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/28/2023

Full Bill Text

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