SB 26-101

Senate Bill 26-101 is a Colorado law that helps counties manage methane emissions from landfills by allowing them to use certain funds for compliance with new regulations. It also requires the state to research ways to reduce these emissions and sets up a system where landfill owners can request delays or exemptions if they face financial difficulties in meeting the requirements. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now active and counties must start following its guidelines to reduce methane emissions from landfills, which will help improve air quality and public health.

Official Summary

The act:Allows the department of public health and environment (department) to expend money from the community impact cash fund to provide grants for municipal solid waste landfill methane emission reduction projects;Requires the environmental justice advisory board to prioritize a grant request from a local government that owns or operates a municipal solid waste landfill over a grant request from a private entity that owns or operates a municipal solid waste landfill;Requires an entity that receives money from the department to use the money as supplemental funding only; andAmends the definition of 'disproportionately impacted community'.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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