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AR HB1355

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jack Ladyman

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-7-136(b) to shift fluoride control from a mandatory statewide program to local water system operators
  • Grants water system owners and operators (companies, corporations, municipalities, counties, government agencies) the authority to determine whether to adjust fluoride levels in their water
  • Establishes that any fluoride adjustments made by water systems cannot exceed the maximum fluoride content limits set by the Department of Health
  • Removes the previous requirement to maintain a specific statewide fluoride standard, replacing it with local discretion subject only to the Department of Health's maximum threshold

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/24/2015
Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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