AI Summary

The bill aims to reduce the environmental impact of salt application on highways by promoting the use of alternative de-icing methods. It includes provisions for research, pilot programs, and grants to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly practices. The bill seeks to mitigate water pollution, protect ecosystems, and improve public health by minimizing the use of salt on roads. If passed, this legislation could lead to significant changes in how winter maintenance is carried out on highways across the USA.

• 2024-02-07: First Reading Environment and Transportation

• 2024-02-08: Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

• 2024-03-11: Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

• 2024-03-12: Favorable with Amendments {453225/1 Adopted

• 2024-03-12: Second Reading Passed with Amendments

• 2024-03-13: Third Reading Passed (105-32)

• 2024-03-14: Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

• 2024-03-21: Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

• 2024-04-08: Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

• 2024-04-08: Favorable with Amendments {163125/1

• 2024-04-08: Motion Laid Over (Senator Kagan) Adopted