HB+62

HB 62

Title: Protecting the Environment by setting restrictions on land.

Sponsors: SNutting (R-TX), JKorecky (R-ND)

Purpose: To protect and preserve ecosystems and natural resources by keeping them from being wasted. Wasted meaning polluted or misused, and resources not being used to their fullest or being wasted, ect. This will also slow the depletion of nonrenewable natural resources by making it less money to use renewable ones.

Eligibility: This will apply to any large company or m anufacturer inside of the United States starting January 1st, 2011 if:
 * They are giving off more pollutants then products or amounts that cause harm to life
 * The company uses a large amount of power for processing or creation of their product or service, and it chose to get that that power by a nonrenewable resource
 * A company is searching for nonrenewable resources

Extent of services/Terms and Benefits:
 * At the start of 2011, companies that produce larger amounts of pollution then products or services (less than 35% of the end product must be pollution) will be required to have it fixed immediately, or be shut down
 * Also at the start of 2011, large land owners and businesses that rely on large amounts of power that come from nonrenewable resources will need to provide 7% more money to run their factories on them. To eliminate this extra tax, which will be given to colleges such as ones in Oregon for research on green technology, companies will need to change to a renewable source of power for at least 50% of their energy needs.
 * Lastly, a company may not drill for oil or search for other nonrenewable resources without the government's consent. This protects ecosystems and will give more reason to continue to search for alternate fuels.

Fiscal Impact: Marketing $2 million Informing all buisnesses and land owners of requirements
 * Category** **Amount** **Description**


 * Total** $2 million