2010 House Bill 5819

Restrict certain landfill lawsuits

Introduced in the House

Feb. 16, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To prohibit a private party lawsuit against a landfill operator for permit violations if the Department of Natural Resources is already "diligently enforcing" an administrative order. Under current law the ban applies only if the department is already in court over the violation.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 17, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Aug. 19, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 24, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs