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AR HB1312

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Westerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-7-136(b) to change water system control requirements regarding fluoride levels
  • Replaces mandatory language "shall control" with discretionary language "may determine" regarding fluoride adjustment
  • Allows companies, corporations, municipalities, counties, government agencies, and other water system entities to decide whether to adjust fluoride quantity in water
  • Maintains Department of Health authority to establish the fluoride content standard that systems may choose to maintain
  • Shifts from statewide mandate to local voluntary control over water fluoridation programs

Legislative Description

An Act To Provide Local Control Over Fluoride Levels In Water Systems.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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