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NE LB247
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases solid waste disposal fees from $1.25 to $2.00 per six cubic yards of uncompacted waste, per three cubic yards of compacted waste, or per ton of solid waste disposed at landfills or transported out of state
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Changes distribution of disposal fees: increases allocation to the Integrated Solid Waste Management Cash Fund from 50% to 65%, while decreasing allocation to the Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Fund from 50% to 35%
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Expands authorized uses of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Cash Fund to include providing cost share, operation, and maintenance for superfund site remediation under the federal CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)
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Limits Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash Fund spending of up to $1.5 million annually for federal CERCLA cost-share obligations to end on June 30, 2025, and eliminates authority for legislative transfers from this fund to the Superfund Cost Share Cash Fund
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Becomes operative July 1, 2025, with emergency clause making it effective immediately upon passage and approval (signed by Governor March 17, 2025)
Legislative Description
Change provisions relating to fees and distribution of proceeds under the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act and uses of and transfers from the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash Fund
Last Action
Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
3/17/2025