1. (1) Notwithstanding section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), the department shall annually report by February 1, 2021, and February 1 of each year until February 1, 2036, to the general assembly's committees of reference with jurisdiction over public health regarding:

   1. (a) Any amounts credited to the fund in the previous year and the unobligated balance of the fund;
   2. (b) The number of grant applicants and the number and value of grants awarded under the grant program;
   3. (c) The eligible entities that have applied for a grant under the grant program, the actions taken by each grantee, other measurements of success, and the amount of grant money distributed to each grantee;
   4. (d) The amount of eligible materials purchased and properly disposed of by the department under the take-back program;
   5. (e) Any newly located perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and
   6. (f) Any suggested legislation or policy changes.

Source: L. 2020: Entire section added, (SB 20-218), ch. 141, p. 617, § 3, effective June 29. L. 2023: IP(1) amended, (SB 23-280), ch. 404, p. 2420, § 5, effective August 7.