SCS SB 1081 -- WASTEWATER TREATMENT

SPONSOR:  Clemens (Bivins)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Special Committee on
Energy and the Environment by a vote of 8 to 0.

This substitute allows the Department of Natural Resources to
require a bond as a condition of issuing permits for facilities
that use innovative technologies for wastewater treatment.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will encourage
environmental innovation and allow bond requirements for untested
designs to protect taxpayers' funds.

Testifying for the bill were Senator Clemens; and Department of
Natural Resources.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Jason Glahn, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:47 am