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Joint committee advances bill to limit landfills over important aquifers, flags ash reuse concerns
Summary
The joint Health & Human Services and Water & Land committees passed HB 969 (HD2) with amendments and a committee report noting county needs to determine 'no‑pass' zones and that ash reuse concerns should be handled case‑by‑case. Testimony emphasized aquifer protection and urged prohibition of toxic incinerator ash in roads and unlined sites.
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, sitting jointly with the Senate Committee on Water and Land, voted to pass House Bill 969 (HD2) with amendments and committee report language addressing aquifer protection and ash reuse.
Witnesses from counties, the Board of Water Supply, environmental groups and industry described concerns and requested clarifications. The…
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