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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 Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2020
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 18, 2020
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 11, 202046–0
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 2020
- Stopped: To the GovernorDied when the General Assembly ended
- Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2020
HF 2475 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2475, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2475 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 get local approval if the public works department already has a qualified engineer on staff. If a local department does not have an engineer, the state's Department of Natural Resources handles the permits 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.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 12, 2020 (as SSB 3166). On February 13, 2020 it recommended amendment and passage.
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