Shane Mekeland
HF 3298 status: Introduced — Effective date 08/01/2026 (updated Aug 1, 2026).
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Bill summary
The bill creates a reimbursement program for the replacement of pressurized single-walled steel piping in underground petroleum storage systems.
Owners of underground petroleum storage tank systems using outdated piping technologies.
Tank owners are expected to replace high-risk pipes; the state will provide financial assistance for these upgrades.
The state will bear costs through a reimbursement program, though total budget impact is not specified in the abstract.
The bill has an effective date of 08/01/2026.
Reduces the risk of environmental contamination, improves industrial safety, and mitigates long-term cleanup costs for businesses.
Lack of transparency regarding program administration, oversight of reimbursement criteria, and potential for administrative inefficiency.
The total amount of available funding and the specific eligibility criteria for reimbursement.
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