5/22/07-A bill has died that would have required all shipments of radioactive waste in the state to be assessed fees.
Sponsored by Rep. Judy Baker, D-Columbia, HB71 remained in the House Special Committee on Energy and Environment when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have penalized shippers who fail to pay fees or notify the Department of Natural Resources about shipments up to 10 times the amount of the original assessed fee.
The bill would have exempted from the fees and notification requirements radioactive waste being shipped by or for the federal government for military or national defense purposes.
The provisions in the bill would have sunset after six years.
The Senate version – SB205 – also died.

4/25/07-A bill in the House Special Committee on Energy and Environment would require all shipments of radioactive waste in the state to be assessed fees.
Sponsored by Rep. Judy Baker, D-Columbia, HB71 would penalize shippers who fail to pay fees or notify the Department of Natural Resources about shipments up to 10 times the amount of the original assessed fee.
The bill would exempt from the fees and notification requirements radioactive waste being shipped by or for the federal government for military or national defense purposes.
The provisions in the bill would sunset after six years.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.
The Senate version – SB205 – is awaiting consideration on Senate floor.