2005 Senate Bill 498

Extent baseline environmental assessment fee

Introduced in the Senate

May 12, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To extend for another year, until June 5, 2006, a $750 fee levied when submitting a petition to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a determination about a baseline environmental assessment. Under this program, someone who becomes the owner or operator of a contaminated property may petition the DEQ within six months after the completion of a baseline environmental assessment for an exemption from liability for hazardous substance cleanup costs.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 31, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

June 1, 2005

Substitute offered

To extend the sunset an additional two years, instead of one year.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 2, 2005

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

To extend for another two years, until June 5, 2007, a $750 fee levied when submitting a petition to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a determination about a baseline environmental assessment. Under this program, someone who becomes the owner or operator of a contaminated property may petition the DEQ within six months after the completion of a baseline environmental assessment for an exemption from liability for hazardous substance cleanup costs.

Received in the House

June 2, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment