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HB 5391

AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- PREFERENCE FOR RESIDENTS

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mia Ackerman and 6 co-sponsors

HB 5391 creates a state task force to study aircraft engine exhaust particles assess health and air-quality impacts on nearby communities, and advise policy and mitigation options.

04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 5391

HB 5391 – Summary

Overview

HB 5391 would establish a task force to study the effects of aircraft engine exhaust particles. The bill is introduced in 2025 and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Environment, with subsequent action in the Transportation committee. A companion bill exists: SB 2899.

  • Bill Number: HB 5391
  • Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE EXHAUST PARTICLES
  • Status: Ref. to Joint Committee on Environment; subsequently referred to Transportation
  • Introduced: March 14, 2025
  • Related: SB 2899 (companion)

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a formal, multi-agency or stakeholder group (a task force) tasked with studying the environmental and public health impacts of aircraft engine exhaust particles.
  • The goal is to generate informed findings and recommendations that could influence air-quality policy, regulatory standards, or mitigation strategies related to aircraft emissions.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill description)

Note: The exact text detailing composition, powers, and duties is not provided here. The following reflects the typical scope of such a measure and what would be expected to be defined in the bill:
- Establishment of a task force focused on aircraft engine exhaust particles.
- Identification of the task force’s duties, including assessing:
- Health effects and exposure pathways related to aircraft exhaust particles.
- Environmental impacts (air quality, ecosystems, near-airport communities).
- Current regulatory frameworks and potential gaps.
- Possible mitigation strategies and technologies to reduce particle emissions.
- Authorization of coordination among relevant state agencies (e.g., environmental, transportation, health) and possibly academic or industry stakeholders.
- Requirements for reporting:
- A final report outlining findings, risk assessments, and policy or regulatory recommendations.
- Timelines for interim updates or progress reports to the legislature.
- Funding and staffing provisions (e.g., appropriations, staffing support) to operate the task force.
- Sunset or duration: typically such task forces are time-limited and would include an expiration date or a scheduled sunset unless extended, though the exact provision is not specified here.

Who Would Be Affected

  • State agencies involved in environmental quality, transportation, and public health.
  • Airports, airlines, and aircraft operators within the state.
  • Nearby communities and residents affected by aircraft emissions.
  • Environmental and public health advocacy groups and researchers.

Procedural and Timeline Provisions

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025.
  • 2025-01-17: Referral to Joint Committee on Environment (initial referral).
  • 2025-03-14: Filed.
  • 2025-04-07: Read first time; referred to Transportation.
  • The bill’s text would specify committee hearings, member appointments, meeting cadence, and reporting deadlines (not provided in the summary).

Related Legislation

  • SB 2899 – Companion bill (likely covering similar or identical proposals).

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Policy Impact: Could lead to a formal assessment of aircraft exhaust particle risks and inform future environmental or transportation regulations.
  • Stakeholder Impact: Airports and the aviation sector may participate in the task force and respond to findings; communities near airports might experience heightened attention to air quality issues.
  • Timeline Impact: If enacted, the task force would produce a report with actionable recommendations; implementation of any recommendations would depend on subsequent legislative action and agency adoption.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Monitor for the bill’s text to review exact composition, duties, funding, and reporting deadlines.
  • Track companion SB 2899 for parallel developments and potential amendments.
  • Watch committee hearing dates (Environment and Transportation) for public input opportunities.

This summary reflects information available from the bill’s introduction and status updates.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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