2013 Senate Bill 334

Mandate environmental assessments for new schools

Introduced in the Senate

April 30, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Virgil Smith (D-4)

To prohibit building a new school unless a preliminary assessment is done to discover whether any hazardous substances are on the property, and if this indicates there are, to undertake the (extensive) cleanup procedures specified under state environmental law. The bill also adds a variety of public notice requirements..

Referred to the Committee on Education