National Law Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The post Update on Cottage Food Laws – 2024 Proposed Legislation appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. Have you ever wondered who regulates the pickles your next-door neighbor makes and sells out of their home? The regulation of.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Governor approved a notable slate of climate legislation with a package that includes more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and measures designed to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. Wells Environmental Law Clinic and our California Environmental Legislation and Policy Clinic have been involved in these efforts.

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CEQA Developments

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

AB 1307’s uncodified Section 3 explains the need for the urgency legislation as follows: “Currently in California there is a substantial housing crisis. Regents of University of California (2023) 88 Cal.App.5th

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2022

Thus, Canadian legislators and regulators must raise the bar to ensure finance becomes truly sustainable – not just in name. Canadian legislation needs to incentivize a green transition and prepare the financial sector for climate-related vulnerabilities. Sean O’Shea, communications specialist | Ecojustice soshea@ecojustice.ca.

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Since our previous post covering the legislative session, the filed CCS bills now include: HB 10, which would remove expropriation authority from all CCS activity. [1] 10] We will continue to provide updates on this blog as the legislative session proceeds. Fireworks continue from the Louisiana legislature on CCS. Helena Parish. [2]

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The legislative session begins April 10, and one bill has already been filed to remove expropriation authority from all CCUS activity. [1] 2] State legislators, particularly from the Livingston and surrounding area, are now gearing up with bills in response. 1] Many more bills are expected to be filed.

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NRDC

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Today legislators and the PFAS-Free New York coalition gathered in Albany to call for urgent action to pass package of bills for the 2024 legislative session that would curb PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in New York State.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

Today kicks off the 2023 state legislative session for our elected state leaders. Legislators will be continuing a hybrid model of virtual and in-person work—which has allowed for broader public participation from across the state, especially for far-flung rural and urban communities.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 11, 2024

This week begins the state legislative session in Olympia. The Nature Conservancy’s highest priority for the 2024 legislative session is ensuring the continued success of the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). This legislative session, we are committed to protecting this legislation and supporting a strong implementation process.

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Vorys Law

APRIL 26, 2024

The revision of the rule defining “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”; the “Post-Sackett Rule”) has not resolved the litigation surrounding the WOTUS definition. In fact, it seems that litigation is heating up, with various new developments on multiple fronts.

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National Law Center

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The post Recent Federal and State Legislation to Amend Child Labor Laws appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. Agriculture can be a hazardous occupation, and adding child workers into the equation can lead to even more dangerous situations.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In its current form, the draft legislation would restore Greenbelt protection to the fifteen key areas of farmland and natural heritage the government stripped of protection in December 2022. Premier Doug Ford promised to fix things and it needs to be fixed better than what they are attempting.

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 22, 2024

They must be legislated appeared first on Environmental Defence. The post Canadian banks are not fighting climate change on their own.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Increased and sustained funding for farm practices, and more streambank fencing are among what the Chesapeake Bay Foundation sees as legislative priorities for Pennsylvania in 2024. Read more here ] CBF continues to urge legislators and Gov. More flooding means more potential for loss of life and property.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 10, 2022

Students and faculty in the California Environmental Legislation and Policy Clinic worked with Senator Sydney Kamlager and 17 state legislators on a comment letter that was based on an internal review of the draft rule, as well as conversations with representatives of nonprofit environmental and community-based organizations.

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Brag

DECEMBER 7, 2023

On November 14, 2023, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase biofuel production and reduce energy costs. The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Act (H.R.

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Washington Nature

OCTOBER 31, 2023

On a perfect fall day this October, nearly a dozen state legislators joined The Nature Conservancy for a walk in the woods to learn more about our innovative forest health work on Cle Elum Ridge. State House & Senate legislators take a stroll through trails that make up the Towns to Teanaway multi-use trail system.

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National Law Center

MAY 16, 2023

The post Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land: A Legislative Roadmap Primer appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. Ownership of U.S. land, specifically agricultural lands, by foreign persons or entities has been an issue that traces to the origins.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 17, 2023

Legislative Half-time Report: Progress on our Priorities so far Speak up for nature this session Learn what it means to “Sign in Pro” — one of the quickest, easiest ways to show your support for a bill moving through the Legislature. This bill improves community response, preparedness, and recovery from wildfire.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 7, 2022

With just 3 days to go before Sine Die, the big day by which all laws and budgets must be passed by state legislators, we’re down to the wire to make sure climate and conservation are prioritized during these last few days of session. Contact your legislators about HB 1099. Call on your legislator to stand up for salmon.

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Furthermore, the proposed legislation would revise the Mineral Code to expressly include brine among the substances to which the Mineral Code applies. Namely, SB285 would grant authority to the Office of Conservation to establish units for brine production.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 2, 2022

Senators introduce legislation to ban firefighting foams containing PFAS chemicals, settle water rights for the Hualapai Tribe, and provide grants for under-the-sink water filters. A New Mexico representative hints at future legislation regarding the Rio Grande and water data. The committee will mark up the legislation on May 4.

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Washington Nature

APRIL 13, 2023

The House and Senate have released their respective draft budgets for 2023-25, and are working together over these last two weeks of the legislative session to pass a joint, final version. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram , or sign up to receive our legislative alert emails.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 13, legislation to create a community solar energy program was introduced as House Bill 1842 by Rep. The legislation would enable community solar projects that are accessible to all Pennsylvanians, regardless of their ability to install solar panels on their own roofs. Rosemary Brown (R-Lackawanna). Read more here.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 6, 2023

The state of Illinois is considering legislation that would create a path for communities to become designated as environmental justice (EJ) communities. Read the full story at Recycling Today.

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Week 1 The Louisiana Legislative Session for 2023 officially began at noon yesterday (April 10), with the House of Representatives referring all nine bills involving Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment after one bill was re-directed. The first committee meetings are expected next week.

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Washington Nature

APRIL 18, 2023

Conversations spanned TNC’s legislative priorities , successes from long-term work like Floodplains by Design, updates like the recent hire of our new burn boss, and where we hope to go in the coming years. Banner photo: The foyer of the legislative building in Olympia, © Hannah Fitinich

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Original Update (4/11/2023): The Louisiana Legislative Session for 2023 officially began at noon yesterday (April 10), with the House of Representatives referring all nine bills involving Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment after one bill was re-directed.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2024

Related Articles - Solar: -- Bipartisan House, Senate Members Introduce Legislation Establishing Real Community Solar Program To Help Address Home/Business Energy Spikes Caused By Volatile Natural Gas Prices [PaEN] -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On February 20, the Department of Environmental Protection presented six major legislative proposals to the Climate Change Advisory Committee it would like to see adopted to implement the 2024 PA Climate Action Plan. Click Here for a copy of the presentation made to the Committee, including the legislative recommendations [page 30].

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Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This post covers the most significant legislation affecting state water quality protections: AQUACULTURE PERMITTING Replace the existing NPDES General Permit for aquaculture operations. A legislative directive to modify or replace a specific permit appears to cross a significant constitutional line. House Bill 600, Sec.

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Enviromental Defense

JULY 4, 2023

The federal government recently released its proposed Sustainable Jobs Act , following up on its promise to pass just transition legislation. There is however a problem with the proposed legislation – it leaves a lot of room for greenwashing, delayed climate action and disregard for Indigenous rights.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 30, 2023

On February 2, 2022, MP Elizabeth May re-introduced the same legislation as Bill C-226. The post MPs pass long-awaited legislation to tackle environmental racism in Canada appeared first on Environmental Defence. Government and NDP MPs supported the bill, ensuring its passage in the House of Commons.

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

These themes are likely to continue as the CCS bills proceed though the legislative process. Liskow will share regular updates throughout the Louisiana Legislative Session about CCS legislation on this blog and our website.

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

These themes are likely to continue as the CCS bills proceed though the legislative process. Liskow will share regular updates throughout the Louisiana Legislative Session about CCS legislation on this blog and our website.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Congressional funding for this Drug Abuse Resistance Education program surged to over US$10 million per year by 2002, despite studies published in the prior decade … Continue reading Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence

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Environmental Leader

MAY 26, 2022

The post California Assembly Passes Community Renewable Energy Legislation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. A law that will increase access to community solar in California as well as help add reliability to the grid was passed by the state's assembly.

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