HF1457
Construction of schools near former landfills prohibited.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF1979
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1457) proposes a prohibition on the construction of schools within one-quarter mile of a former landfill or dump site. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.51, by adding a new subdivision.
Key provisions of the bill: - Prohibition: No new school buildings may be constructed on land within a quarter-mile of a dump site or a closed landfill. - Definitions: - "Closed landfill" refers to sites listed on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) website as potentially contaminated. - "Dump site" includes: - Unpermitted municipal solid waste disposal sites identified in a 2001 Dump Assessment Study report. - Unpermitted disposal sites listed on the MPCA website as potentially contaminated. - Locations identified by county solid waste officers as former unpermitted waste disposal sites. - "School" encompasses school buildings, playgrounds, and athletic fields used by students at public and charter schools.
The bill aims to protect student health and safety by ensuring that schools are not built near potentially contaminated former landfill sites.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Policy | |
| February 26, 2025 | House | Action | Author stricken | ||
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