Solid Waste Management; dispose of such coal ash in event of a release; impose liability
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solid waste management, so as to impose liability on any producer of coal ash who disposes of such coal ash in this state in the event of a release; to provide for definitions; to require financial security and testing measures; to provide for causes of action; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2017
Last action Feb 15, 2017
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2
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Committee
1
Feb 15, 2017
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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