Bill
HB 2400
Overview: HB 2400, "Establishing an adopt-a-waterway program", is a bill that has been referred to the Appropriations committee.Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to
Overview: HB 2400, "Establishing an adopt-a-waterway program", is a bill that has been referred to the Appropriations committee.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to create an "adopt-a-waterway" program that would allow individuals, organizations, or businesses to volunteer to help maintain and clean up designated waterways in the state. This is intended to improve the overall health and cleanliness of the state's water resources.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes the adopt-a-waterway program within the state's environmental protection agency
- Allows volunteers to "adopt" a specific waterway and commit to regularly cleaning and maintaining it
- Provides for the state to provide support, such as trash bags, gloves, and signage, to the volunteer groups
- Requires the agency to promote the program and recognize the efforts of participating volunteers
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals, community groups, and businesses can volunteer to adopt and maintain specific waterways
- The state's environmental protection agency will be responsible for administering the program and providing support to the volunteers
- The overall health and cleanliness of the state's waterways are expected to improve through the volunteer efforts
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been referred to the Appropriations committee, indicating that further legislative action and potential funding considerations are still required
- The timeline for the bill's advancement and potential enactment is uncertain at this stage
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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