Changes to Petroleum Cleanup Program Funding

The Frame

What this does

Property owners and operators of petroleum storage systems may see a temporary elimination of out-of-pocket costs for environmental cleanup and system repairs during the 2025-2026 , provided they meet state compliance standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Petroleum storage system owners and operators

They are eligible for temporary relief from deductibles and copayments for cleanup and repair costs.

Inland Protection Trust Fund

The fund is required to absorb all costs for cleanup activities during the 2025-2026 fiscal year without recourse to reimbursement.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill removes the 2025-2026 limit on certain financial relief programs for petroleum storage tank owners, allowing the state to cover cleanup costs without deductibles or for that period. It also clarifies that these costs are paid directly by the .

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have to pay a deductible for petroleum cleanup in 2026?

The bill waives deductibles and copayments for the 2025-2026 , provided you are in compliance with department rules and have not engaged in negligence or fraud.

What happens if I have already repaired my storage tank equipment?

The program does not cover costs for storage tanks, piping, or equipment that has previously been repaired or replaced and paid for under this section.

Are there any situations where I would be ineligible for this funding?

Yes, you are ineligible if you have been grossly negligent, intentionally damaged your system, falsified records, or denied the department access to your site.

Why It Matters

Property owners and operators of petroleum storage systems may see a temporary elimination of out-of-pocket costs for environmental cleanup and system repairs during the 2025-2026 , provided they meet state compliance standards.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededlower5/12/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Passage, Third Reading

Total

119

Yes

106

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

13

Abstain

0

How they voted (119)

+ 95 more

Motion succeededupper5/12/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Third Reading

Total

40

Yes

32

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (40)

+ 16 more

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Discoveries

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Temporary Financial Waiver

The bill creates a specific one-year window (2025-2026) where the state assumes full financial responsibility for cleanup costs, effectively shifting the burden from private owners to the state trust fund.

Inland Protection Trust Fund