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MS HB965

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brent Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing prohibition on commercial hazardous waste underground injection wells that dispose of multiple types of wastes from multiple sources in Mississippi
  • Eliminates references to the Mississippi Capacity Assurance Plan from permit application requirements for commercial hazardous waste management facilities
  • Removes requirements related to the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA/Superfund) mandate that states demonstrate 20-year hazardous waste capacity
  • Maintains existing restrictions requiring commercial hazardous waste landfills be located at least 1,000 feet from ordinary waste disposal sites
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Hazardous waste management; revise provisions relating to.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/17/2026
Energy1/16/2026

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