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IN HB1648
Bill
Status
1/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ross Deal
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AI Summary
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Tax credit of up to $2,500 or 50% of compensation (whichever is less) for taxpayers who establish clean energy training positions in solar, wind, or geothermal technology, with training lasting at least 6 months required
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Above ground storage tanks (ASTs) over 660 gallons containing hazardous materials in "critical zones of concern" must be reported to the Department of Environmental Management by January 1, 2020
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Critical zones of concern defined as areas within 1/4 mile of waterways and water intakes serving public water systems, extending up to 25 miles upstream
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Numerous exemptions from AST reporting including farm tanks under 10,000 gallons, heating oil tanks under 1,100 gallons, tanks already regulated under other federal or state programs, and water storage tanks
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Environmental rules board required to adopt rules establishing at least 3 classifications of ASTs based on danger level and specifying reporting procedures
Legislative Description
Clean energy technology training. Establishes a tax credit for taxpayers that establish clean energy training positions to provide training in technology involving solar, wind energy, or geothermal energy facilities and equipment. Requires the owner or operator of an above ground storage tank (AST) that is designed to contain more than 660 gallons of liquid to report certain information about the AST to the department of environmental management (department) before January 1, 2020. Establishes certain exceptions from this reporting requirement. Requires the environmental rules board to adopt rules concerning the reporting requirement. Requires a person who is responsible for the operation of a public water system that uses surface water as a source of drinking water to develop a surface water quality threat minimization and response plan for the public water system and to submit the report to the department. Requires the environmental rules board to adopt rules concerning surface water quality threat minimization and response plans. Makes a technical correction.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
1/24/2019