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DE SB65
Bill
Status
6/19/2013
Primary Sponsor
David McBride
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AI Summary
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Renames the Clean Water Advisory Council to the Water Infrastructure Advisory Council and consolidates it with drinking water advisory functions previously handled by the Cabinet Committee on State Planning.
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Expands council membership from 12 to 13 members appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, serving staggered 3-year terms with geographic representation from each Delaware county and Wilmington, plus establishes political party affiliation limits.
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Broadens council responsibilities to advise on both drinking water supply infrastructure and wastewater/stormwater management, including developing 6-year funding plans, establishing affordability standards, and recommending projects for state revolving loan funds.
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Modifies the council's composition to prioritize expertise in wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water infrastructure with members representing local government, non-profits, public health, agriculture, and financial management sectors.
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Updates statutory references to reflect the council's expanded advisory role with the Secretaries of DNREC, DHSS, and DOF regarding both the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund and the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code To Rename The Clean Water Advisory Council To The Water Infrastructure Advisory Council And To Reconfigure The Membership Of The Council And Modify Its Responsibilities To Include The Interests Of The Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund As Well As The Delaware Water Pollution Revolving Loan Fund.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/19/2013