Bill > HB1607

This bill prohibits the unsafe storage of snow and ice control chemicals (specifically sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and salt-treated abrasives) in ways that could contaminate groundwater or surface water. The bill requires the state's environmental department to develop and issue regulations that specify proper storage and management practices for these chemicals, with the potential for additional requirements in areas that have previously experienced chemical contamination. These regulations aim to protect water resources by establishing guidelines for where and how such de-icing chemicals can be stored, particularly near sensitive water systems. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage and is expected to potentially increase state and local government expenditures between $10,000 and $500,000 annually, primarily due to the costs of developing enforcement mechanisms and potentially upgrading storage facilities. While the bill does not provide new funding or authorize new positions, it empowers state environmental services to create and enforce stricter safeguards to prevent water contamination from road salt and related chemicals.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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