Bill
H 997
Overview: H 997, "An Act improving air quality in airport environmental justice communities", has been reported favorably by a committee and referred to the House Ways and Means co
Overview: H 997, "An Act improving air quality in airport environmental justice communities", has been reported favorably by a committee and referred to the House Ways and Means committee.
Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to address air quality issues in communities surrounding major airports, which are often disproportionately impacted by environmental pollution and health disparities. The legislation aims to implement targeted interventions and investments to improve air quality and mitigate the adverse effects on residents living in these "airport environmental justice communities".
Key Provisions:
- Requires the state's environmental agency to conduct comprehensive air quality assessments in designated airport environmental justice communities.
- Establishes a grant program to fund projects that reduce air pollution, such as the installation of air filtration systems in homes and schools, the deployment of electric vehicles, and the implementation of green infrastructure.
- Mandates the creation of an airport community advisory board to provide input on air quality improvement strategies and monitor the implementation of the bill's provisions.
- Allocates dedicated funding for the air quality improvement initiatives, with a focus on equitable distribution to the most impacted communities.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary beneficiaries of this legislation would be the residents of airport environmental justice communities, who are expected to experience improved air quality, reduced health risks, and enhanced quality of life. Airport operators and local governments may also be involved in the implementation of the bill's provisions.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been reported favorably by a committee and is now under consideration by the House Ways and Means committee. If passed, the air quality improvement initiatives would be implemented over a multi-year period, with ongoing monitoring and community engagement to ensure the effectiveness of the interventions.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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