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Waste-disposal-override measure goes to House

Published: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 9:34 p.m. MST
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SB70, the measure that would allow the Legislature to override a gubernatorial decision concerning hazardous and low-level radioactive waste, sailed through the upper chamber on Wednesday and was introduced in the House of Representatives.

The bill, "Process for Approval of Waste Disposal Amendments," sponsored by Howard A. Stephenson, R-Draper, would do away with the law allowing the governor a final say on whether to permit the siting or expansion of such a facility. It is opposed by Gov. Jon M. Huntsman Jr.

Under the law in effect since 1990, state approval for such an action must come from administrative agencies, the Legislature and the governor. SB70 would let the Legislature override a gubernatorial veto by a two-thirds vote in each house.

Wednesday morning, Stephenson said he was grateful for an amendment by Sen. Scott McCoy, D-Salt Lake, which exempted permit applications that have already been filed. If a company wants to use the new law, it must begin the permit process after the law takes effect in July 2007.

The Senate gave final approval without debate, voting 22 for, six opposed and one absent. SB70 then went to the House, where it was introduced by Rep. J. Stuart Adams, R-Layton.

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