Our October workgroup convening was held on Oct 23, 2024. We -provided a recap of the 2024 legislative session and presented our next steps for 2025.
2024 recap:
- We successfully facilitated the collaboration of two legislators to introduce a single EJ Bill (HB 1263)
- Environmental Justice Day at the Capitol: Constituents from all over the state were able to engage their lawmakers
- SR 754: Hearing, but no vote, on creation of a Senate Study Committee on the Cumulative Impact of Pollution on Economic Development and Growth
2025 priorities:
- Legislative: Senate Study Committe on Cumulative Impact of Pollution on Economic Development and Growth (repeat of SR 754)
- Support: Bad Actor Bill (enable EPD to deny permits for known bad actors from outside and inside the state)
- Support: Consumer Utility Counselor at the Public Service Commission(PSC)