SB 562

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT

By Senator(s) HANABUSA (BR)

Keywords: CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEEDINGS, COUNTY GOVERNMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, HEALTH, PUBLIC SAFETY

Report Title: Citizen Suits

Description: Allows any person, acting as a private attorney general to file a civil action against any person, including the state and counties, who is alleged to be in violation of environmental laws and provides for costs, and attorneys fees.

 1-22-99        S Introduced and passed First Reading                      
 1-25-99        S Referred to 1. LRE 2. JDC                                
 1-19-00        S Carried over to 2000 Regular Session.