SB 417 Summary

• Extends the expiration date of various environmental fees from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2018, including hazardous waste fees, lead-acid battery fees, surface mining fees, and clean water fees

• Adds the Department of Natural Resources to the list of state agencies authorized to conduct criminal background checks on applicants and employees pursuant to section 43.543

• Creates new disclosure statement requirements for solid waste facility permit applicants, requiring detailed information about key personnel, environmental violations, felony convictions, and permits held over the past ten years

• Establishes procedures for comprehensive fee structure reviews by the department, with recommendations to commissions for potential fee adjustments effective on odd-numbered years, subject to general assembly disapproval

• Includes an emergency clause declaring section 644.057 (clean water fee structure provisions) effective immediately upon passage to ensure operational continuity of clean water fee collection