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MS HB1353
MS HB1353Solid waste; prohibit new nonhazardous solid waste landfill if within 1 mile of existing permitted landfill, unless referendum held.
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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 17-17-227, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Solid Waste Management Plan Prepared By Madison County Shall Include Any Proposed New Nonhazardous Solid Waste Landfill If The New Landfill Is Located Within One Mile Of An Existing Permitted Nonhazardous Solid Waste Landfill, Unless A Referendum Election Has Been Conducted And Approved; To Amend Section 17-17-229, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Facility Permit, Grant Or Loan May Not Be Issued By Any Agency Of The State For Any New Nonhazardous Solid Waste Landfill In Madison County If The New Landfill Is Located Within One Mile Of An Existing Permitted Nonhazardous Solid Waste Landfill, Unless A Referendum Election Has Been Conducted And Approved; To Create New Section 17-17-237, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Referendum Process; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Mississippi law to prohibit the inclusion of any proposed new nonhazardous solid waste landfill in Madison County's solid waste management plan if the new landfill is located within one mile of an existing permitted nonhazardous solid waste landfill, unless a referendum election has been conducted and approved by the voters. The bill also prohibits any state agency from issuing a permit, grant, or loan for such a new landfill in Madison County unless the referendum election has been approved. The bill creates a new section to provide the process for the referendum election.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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