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MN SF2802
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Marty
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AI Summary
- Appropriates unspecified funds from the clean water fund in fiscal year 2015 to the Pollution Control Agency to study plastic microbeads in Minnesota's surface waters
- Requires the agency to identify polyethylene and other plastic microbeads in state surface waters in consultation with the University of Minnesota
- Directs the agency to examine water samples from its ongoing surface water impairment assessment program
- Mandates the commissioner present study findings to legislative committees with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources policy and finance by January 15, 2016
- Includes assessment of plastic microbeads' impact on aquatic ecosystems and human health
Legislative Description
Plastic microbeads study appropriation
Last Action
Referred to Finance
3/19/2014
Committee Referrals
Finance3/19/2014
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