2010 Senate Bill 1501

Mandate environmental assessments for new schools

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 21, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

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