SB 257 (2022): enabling municipalities to incorporate sewage disposal systems as part of their stormwater utility.
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SB 257 (2022)
enabling municipalities to incorporate sewage disposal systems as part of their stormwater utility.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Environment - Administration
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1064s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1064s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2022-1123s), offered by Sen. Giuda, was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 20, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 22, 2022 and October 4, 2022. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 2.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
- Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Erin Hennessey (R - SD1)
- Rep. Michael Edgar (D - Rock 21)
- Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. Ariel Oxaal (D - Straf 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- April 6, 2022, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
- April 20, 2022, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
- June 22, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
- October 4, 2022, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
- October 19, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
Votes
- March 17, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2022-1064s and 2022-1123s — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- February 10, 2022: Hearing: 02/10/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
- March 17, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1064s , 03/17/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 17, 2022: Sen. Giuda Moved to Remove SB 257 from the Consent Calendar; 03/17/2022
- March 17, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1064s , AA, VV; 03/17/2022
- March 17, 2022: Sen. Giuda Floor Amendment #2022-1123s , AA, VV; 03/17/2022
- March 17, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2022-1064s and 2022-1123s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/17/2022
- March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 09:00 am LOB 305-307
- April 20, 2022: Executive Session: 04/20/2022 10:45 am LOB 305-307
- April 25, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 21-0; CC)
- May 4, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/04/2022
- June 22, 2022: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 06/22/2022 10:00 am LOB 305-307
- October 4, 2022: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/04/2022 09:30 am LOB 305-307
- October 19, 2022: Executive Session: 10/19/2022 10:00 am LOB 305-307
- October 27, 2022: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-2)