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MN HF807

MN HF807
School construction near former landfill prohibited, and schools located near former landfill notice required.


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Introduced
02/08/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to education; prohibiting construction of schools near former landfills; requiring notice by schools located near former landfills; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 123B.51, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the construction of schools within one-quarter mile of a dump site or closed landfill. It also requires schools located within one-quarter mile of a dump site or closed landfill to annually provide written notice to parents and employees about the school's proximity to the site, including information about the site's history and any contamination levels. However, the bill provides an exception if the school's land has been tested and found to have contamination levels below certain thresholds, as determined by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Author added Edelson (on 03/17/2022)

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