Underground storage tanks: design and construction requirements: exemption.

Summary

The bill lets operators of single‑walled underground storage tanks avoid the mandatory closure deadline when they can show they are trying in good faith to replace the tank with a double‑walled one by Dec. 31, 2025. To qualify, they must file a permit application by Sep. 30, 2025, prove permitting delays are out of their control, keep the tank operating safely, and obtain a written exemption from the local enforcement agency.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 8). · Apr 9, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 23, 2025
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Apr 8, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 23, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 21, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 11, 2025Measure version as amended on April 10 corrected.
7. Apr 10, 2025Read second time and amended.
8. Apr 9, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 8).
9. Mar 3, 2025Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
10. Feb 14, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
11. Feb 13, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Papan · sponsor
• Hadwick

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