2015 Senate Bill 455

Mandate environmental assessments for new schools

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2015

Introduced by Sen. David Knezek (D-5)

To prohibit building a new school unless a preliminary assessment is done to discover whether any hazardous substances are on the property, and if this indicates there are, to undertake the extensive cleanup procedures specified under state environmental law. The bill also adds a variety of public notice requirements.

Referred to the Committee on Education