SB 479
Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from determining, for purposes of issuing a sewage disposal construction permit, that a community or area-wide sewerage system is available unless the sewerage system is within 200 feet of the property to be served.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SNRW) |
| Sponsors | Mark Meek (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Prohibits DEQ from finding a sewer system available unless it is within 200 feet of the property being served.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Mark Meek
Overview#
Digest: This Act says that DEQ may not find that a sewer is available to a property unless it is less than 200 feet from the property. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0). Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from determining, for purposes of issuing a sewage disposal construction permit, that a community or area-wide sewerage system is available unless the sewerage system is within 200 feet of the property to be served. Sunsets January 2, 2031. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | S | Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire. |
| 2025-06-27 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |