The House Judiciary Committee met at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. today and moved HB 2506, HB 2486, HB 2083, and HB 2585.
HB 2506 would require permits limits to be calculated using design flows recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for protection of human health. It’s a technical bill and it was said the bill would not alter the existing quality standards. It allows for overlapping of mixing zones, which could lead to more carcinogens and toxins released into streams and rivers.
HB 2486 would allow medical records and releases for medical information to be requested and required without a court order, when a party’s health condition is at issue in a civil action.
HB 2083 would increase the penalties from exposing children to methamphetamine manufacturing from 2-10 years to 3-15 years.
HB 2585 would create criminal offenses relating to money laundering. Two new felonies are specified in the bill: laundering criminal proceeds through financial transaction and the transportation, transmission, or transfer of criminal proceeds.
