Government
Jul. 30, 2016
Bill to create contamination cleanup fund divides environmentalists
A bill to fund cleanup of lead-acid battery contamination has prompted a fight in the state Legislature that has divided environmentalists, with critics saying it could limit industry liability and place significant barriers to state action.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO — A bill to fund cleanup of lead-acid battery contamination has prompted a fight in the state Legislature that has divided environmentalists, with some supporting the industry-backed legislation. At issue is language critics say could limit industry liability and place significant barriers to state action.
The goal of AB 2153 is to address a backlog...
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