Agenda - Environmental Quality

Senate Committee on Environmental Quality
April 14, 2026 1:00 PM Room A-B
Scheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 24, 2026
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
	SB189	FESI	ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - Prohibits the intentional release or dispersion, by burning of fuel, of chemicals into the environment of this state with the express purpose of affecting temperature. (8/1/26)
	SB356	DUPLESSIS	ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - Provides for air monitoring systems in certain facilities. (8/1/26)
	HB697	GEYMANN	SUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Environmental Quality
	HB758	BRASS	ENVIRONMENT/QUALITY - Provides with respect to the Department of Environmental Quality fees (RE +$12,383,369 SG RV See Note)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT

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