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Lawmakers weigh PFAS limits, testing and a farmers’ fund after hearings on biosolids
Summary
Committee members debated options from testing and modeling to moratoria and funds for farmers after testimony that PFAS in biosolids and sludge threaten farms, water and wildlife. Sponsors proposed using settlement funds, health‑based standards, or modeling prior to a broad ban.
The Environment and Agriculture Committee discussed HB 1275, which would address the effects of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on agricultural lands and biosolids application.
Representative Thomas and sponsors urged establishing a fund to help farmers pay for testing, emergency clean water and remediation, pointing to 3M settlement money. "We have already gotten $16,000,000 and we're anticipating getting $43,000,000," Thomas said,…
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