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Senate approves first substitute to lengthen statute of limitations for environmental code violations
Summary
Lawmakers approved a first substitute to SB49, extending the statute of limitations for certain environmental code violations from one to two years with an explicit non‑retroactivity clause (effective May 10, 2016); the motion passed with recorded support and several dissenting explanations.
The Senate approved a first substitute to Senate Bill 49, changing the statute of limitations for specified environmental code violations from one year to two years and specifying the change would not be retroactive.
Senator Escamilla presented the substitute, saying the change responded to committee concerns about retroactivity and would…
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