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OR HB2765

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Department of Environmental Quality must develop and administer a Fuel Spills Mitigation grant program to fund "hardening" of fuel facilities against spills
  • Eligible applicants include airports, ports, transportation facilities storing fuels, and other high-risk facilities designated by the Environmental Quality Commission
  • Hardening activities include repairing, replacing, or upgrading structural components to make facilities more resilient to man-made or natural disasters
  • Grant applications ranked based on demonstrated need, risk to human health and environment, and whether applicants have alternative funding sources
  • Establishes the Fuel Spills Mitigation Fund in the State Treasury with continuous appropriation to DEQ; interest earned credits back to the fund

Legislative Description

Relating to a grant program to prevent fuel spills.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Climate, Energy, and Environment1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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