Budget Amendment ID: FY2018-S3-1026

TRP 1026

Commission to Study Alternatives to Salt in Road De-Icing

Messrs. Ross, Tarr and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting, after section __, the following new section:-

“SECTION __. There is hereby established a special commission on reducing the use of salt in de-icing roads. The commission shall examine alternative methods of de-icing roads, including but not limited to the use of salt brine and other substances as alternatives to salt and monitoring weather conditions to determine the most effective time to use salt. The commission shall consider environmental impacts and cost-effectiveness of alternatives and preventive measures.

The commission shall consist of the following members: the secretary of the department of transportation or a designee; the secretary of the executive office of energy and environmental affairs or a designee; 2 members appointed by the president of the senate; 1 member appointed by the senate minority leader; 2 members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; 1member appointed by the house minority leader; and 3 members to be appointed by the governor, 2 of whom shall have experience in snow and ice removal.

The commission shall file the results of its study together with recommendations for legislation with the clerks of the house of representatives and senate on or before June 1, 2018.”