Local Government Landfill Methane Emission Reduction Regulations
About This Bill
Latest Action · May 21, 2026
Governor Signed
Session
2026A
Introduced
Feb 11, 2026
Primary Sponsor
B. Pelton· sponsor
Summary
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The act:Allows the department of public health and environment (department) to expend money from the community impact cash fund to provide grants for municipal solid waste landfill methane emission reduction projects;Requires the environmental justice advisory board to prioritize a grant request from a local government that owns or operates a municipal solid waste landfill over a grant request from a private entity that owns or operates a municipal solid waste landfill;Requires an entity that receives money from the department to use the money as supplemental funding only; andAmends the definition of 'disproportionately impacted community'.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)