SB 443 (2026): relative to wastewater engineering.
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SB 443 (2026)
relative to wastewater engineering.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 62
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in support. The committee met in executive session on March 25, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 9, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2026, making it Chapter 62 of the session laws. It took effect on July 7, 2026.
Sponsors
- Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1)
- Rep. Ron Dunn (R - Rock 16)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- March 12, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
- March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- March 25, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- April 9, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 9, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- January 20, 2026: Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- March 25, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- March 25, 2026: Executive Session: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- March 25, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/25/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026
- April 23, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026)
- April 23, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026
- May 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 62; Effective 07/07/2026