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Relating to the review and permitting of sewer extensions and water supply distribution system extensions, and including effective date provisions
Sponsored by the House Environmental Protection Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 19, 2020
- Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
- Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2020
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 2020
- Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 11, 202046–0
- Now: To the Governor
- Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2020
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Local cities and counties can now approve plans for new sewer and water lines if they hire or use a licensed engineer. Currently, these plans only need local approval if the public works department already employs a qualified engineer. If they don't have one on staff, the state's Department of Natural Resources handles the permitting instead.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the review and permitting of sewer extensions and water supply distribution system extensions. Under current law, plans and specifications for sewer extensions and water supply distribution system extensions are subject to approval and permitting by a city or county public works department if the local public works department employs a qualified, licensed engineer who reviews the plans and specifications using specified standards adopted by the environmental protection commission. Plans and specifications that are not subject to approval and permitting by a local public works department are subject to permitting by the director of the department of natural resources. Under the bill, plans and specifications for sewer extensions and water supply distribution system extensions are subject to approval and permitting by a local public works department if the local public works department employs or retains a qualified, licensed engineer. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
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