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AR HB1079

Bill

Status

Failed

5/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Steve Unger

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2024 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,046,553 from the Hazardous Substance Remedial Action Trust Fund to the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality for fiscal year 2023-2024.

  • Funds contractual services with the University of Arkansas Department of Geosciences to sample groundwater in Tontitown, Arkansas and the surrounding Boone Formation to assess the impact of the Eco-Vista Landfill.

  • Requires the department to enter into the contract by September 1, 2024, with research findings and a completed report due by October 1, 2026, to be submitted to Legislative Council by October 31, 2026.

  • Restricts the special language provisions to apply only from July 1, 2023 through September 1, 2024.

  • Declares an emergency clause due to insufficient funds for essential governmental services, making the act effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Energy And Environment - Division Of Environmental Quality Supplemental Appropriation.

Last Action

Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment

5/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Budget4/10/2024

Full Bill Text

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