Bill > HB2661

This bill establishes the Task Force on Containment of Petroleum Contamination, a temporary 11-member committee composed of state legislators and representatives from various industries and government agencies, including the petroleum, trucking, and energy sectors. The task force's primary objectives are to study commercially available materials for petroleum leakage containment, identify affordable technologies that prevent petroleum spills, and determine a reasonable strategy for industry and government petroleum carriers to adopt these technologies while minimizing environmental damage. Members will include two senators and two representatives (with bipartisan representation), as well as seven appointees from the Governor representing different stakeholders and state departments. The task force is authorized to consult experts, collect data, and hear testimony to support its work. By December 15, 2026, the task force must submit a report with its findings and potential legislative recommendations to the legislative transportation committee. The task force will sunset on December 31, 2026, and legislative members will serve in a non-voting advisory capacity. State agencies are required to assist the task force and provide necessary information. The bill will take effect 91 days after the adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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