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MN HF3390
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Karen Clark
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AI Summary
- $200,000 appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2015 to the Commissioner of Health
- Commissioner must study soil contamination in the eastern metropolitan area used by immigrant growers, examining volatile organic compounds and perfluorochemicals
- Study to be conducted in consultation with a community-based steering committee familiar with east metropolitan immigrant and refugee growers
- Commissioner must determine whether any discovered toxic contamination endangers grower and consumer health, including health equity and disparity impacts
- Commissioner of Health must report findings to legislative committees with jurisdiction over environment and public health by January 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Toxic contamination in eastern metropolitan area study funding provided, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Policy
5/16/2014
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services Policy5/16/2014
Full Bill Text
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