2021 House Bill 5581

Create government “climate resiliency corps"

Introduced in the House

Nov. 30, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Yousef Rabhi (D-53)

To create a government “climate resiliency corps.” Among other things this would spend money to create “bioswales, wetlands, plant trees” and address stormwater runoff; produce “community education about rain gardens and rain barrels;” pay for “projects designed to combat high temperatures, flooding, or power outages caused by climate change;” and more, in addition to activities like “monthly training and professional development to corps members on climate resiliency topics.” The bill would authorize grants to pay “members” at least $15 per hour.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations