Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility.
HB 457 would require manufacturing facilities handling toxic chemicals to implement an alert system for notifying the public during chemical releases. This bill directly affects facilities that store or use toxic chemicals and the communities living near them. The key mechanism would involve timely public notifications through specified channels (e.g., phone alerts, sirens) when a release occurs. However, the bill text is not available in the provided context, so specific requirements like notification speed or responsible agencies cannot be detailed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environmental Regulation
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Christina Morales
DDemocratic
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