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Senate Bill 470

Relating To: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.
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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin Notified Date 1/7/2006 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/7/2006

Comments
Open burning is a big source of air pollution and it's unnecessary destruction of organic matter that could be chipped and used as mulch to enrich the soil.
Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter Notified Date 1/4/2006 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/4/2006

Comments
Open burning of household waste is illegal because it is the largest source of dioxin in WI. Citation authority was the top recommendation of 2003 Stakeholder process.
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters (WLCV) Notified Date 1/11/2006 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/11/2006

Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association Notified Date 2/1/2006 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/1/2006

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Notified Date 2/12/2006 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/12/2006

Comments
Will increase effective enforcement of open burning law, reduce toxins in the air, then water, fish and our members

Lobbying Efforts

No principal has reported any activity on this bill during the current legislative session.