HB 6115

Abstract

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Prohibits, on and after January 1, 2011, the installation of drycleaning machines that use perchloroethylene (PERC). Prohibits, on and after January 1, 2013, the use of PERC in certain drycleaning applications. Bans, beginning on January 1, 2026, the use of PERC in drycleaning. Defines "drycleaning" and "drycleaning machine". Amends the Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund Act. Imposes, and requires the Department of Revenue to collect, 2 additional taxes on PERC. Requires moneys received from these taxes to be deposited into a grant account in the Drycleaner Environmental Trust Fund. Provides that moneys in the grant account may be used, subject to certain limitations, to (i) establish a demonstration program to showcase green solvent drycleaning technologies and (ii) provide grants to encourage a transition to use of those technologies. Authorizes the Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund Council to adopt rules for administering the grant program. Repeals one PERC tax on January 1, 2020 and makes changes to prevent the repeal of another PERC tax on that date. Defines "drycleaning machine" and "green solvent". Effective immediately.