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Utah:   BILL SB0126

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Airborne Chemicals Amendments

Airborne Chemicals Amendments

Bill summary (AI generated)

The "Airborne Chemicals Amendments" bill proposes new regulations concerning the management and monitoring of airborne chemicals that may pose health or environmental risks. If enacted, the law will require enhanced reporting and transparency from various industries, focusing on the emissions of these airborne chemicals. Under the provisions of the bill, businesses will be mandated to monitor their emissions closely and maintain detailed records of their airborne chemicals. This data must be reported at regular intervals to regulatory agencies tasked with overseeing environmental health and safety. The aim is to provide a clearer picture of the pollution landscape, enabling better regulatory responses and protective measures for communities impacted by toxic airborne substances. Moreover, the bill is likely to establish stricter penalties for organizations that do not comply with the new reporting requirements. There may be financial penalties for non-compliance or failure to adhere to the new standards, incentivizing better practices across industries. The legislation aims to protect public health by ensuring that exposure to harmful chemicals is minimized and that individuals have access to information about the air quality in their communities. This could entail stricter guidelines on permissible emission levels and necessitating protective equipment for workers exposed to hazardous airborne chemicals within certain industries. Overall, if passed, the Airborne Chemicals Amendments will represent a significant step towards safeguarding public health by regulating the discharge of airborne pollutants and ensuring that effective measures are taken to mitigate related health risks.

History

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  • Thu 16 Jan 2025 Bill Numbered but not Distributed in Legislative Research and General Counsel
  • Thu 16 Jan 2025 Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed in Legislative Research and General Counsel
  • Mon 20 Jan 2025 Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research in Waiting for Introduction in the Senate
  • Tue 21 Jan 2025 Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst in Waiting for Introduction in the Senate
  • Tue 21 Jan 2025 Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced) in Senate Rules Committee
  • Thu 30 Jan 2025 Senate/ to standing committee in Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee
  • Wed 05 Feb 2025 Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation in Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee
  • Wed 05 Feb 2025 Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation in Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee
  • Thu 06 Feb 2025 Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted in Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee
  • Thu 06 Feb 2025 Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar
  • Fri 14 Feb 2025 Senate/ 2nd reading in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar
  • Fri 14 Feb 2025 Senate/ circled in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar
  • Fri 21 Feb 2025 Senate/ uncircled in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar
  • Fri 21 Feb 2025 Senate/ floor amendment in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar
  • Fri 21 Feb 2025 Senate/ passed 2nd reading in Senate 3rd Reading Calendar
  • Mon 24 Feb 2025 Senate/ 3rd reading in Senate 3rd Reading Calendar
  • Mon 24 Feb 2025 Senate/ circled in Senate 3rd Reading Calendar
  • Mon 24 Feb 2025 Senate/ uncircled in Senate 3rd Reading Calendar
  • Mon 24 Feb 2025 Senate/ passed 3rd reading in Clerk of the House
  • Mon 24 Feb 2025 Senate/ to House in Clerk of the House
  • Mon 24 Feb 2025 House/ received from Senate in Clerk of the House
  • Tue 25 Feb 2025 House/ 1st reading (Introduced) in House Rules Committee
  • Wed 26 Feb 2025 House/ to standing committee in House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
  • Thu 27 Feb 2025 House Comm - Substitute Recommendation in House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
  • Thu 27 Feb 2025 House Comm - Favorable Recommendation in House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
  • Fri 28 Feb 2025 House/ comm rpt/ substituted in House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
  • Fri 28 Feb 2025 House/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact in House Rules Committee
  • Mon 03 Mar 2025 House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar in House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills
  • Mon 03 Mar 2025 House/ 2nd reading in House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills
  • Tue 04 Mar 2025 House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules in House Rules Committee
  • Fri 07 Mar 2025 House/ strike enacting clause in Clerk of the House
  • Fri 07 Mar 2025 House/ to Senate in Senate Secretary
  • Fri 07 Mar 2025 Senate/ received from House in Senate Secretary
  • Fri 07 Mar 2025 Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed

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