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HI SB369

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "time of transfer wastewater system inspection program" within the Department of Health to require inspection and repair of individual wastewater systems when residential properties are sold or transferred.

  • Exempts certain transfers from inspection requirements, including transfers between joint tenants, to spouses/children/parents, and transfers between spouses resulting from divorce or legal separation.

  • Requires failing wastewater systems to be repaired or replaced within one year by either the current or prospective property owner to meet department design and construction standards.

  • Removes restrictions on cesspool conversion options and requires all cesspools to be upgraded or converted to any department-approved wastewater system (rather than only septic or aerobic systems) by January 1, 2050.

  • Authorizes the Department of Health Director to grant exemptions from cesspool conversion requirements based on documented infeasibility, including small lot size, steep topography, poor soils, or accessibility issues.

Legislative Description

Relating To Wastewater Systems.

Cesspool Conversion

Last Action

Referred to EEP/HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22

3/11/2021

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection3/11/2021
Ways and Means2/19/2021
Agriculture and Environment1/29/2021
Health1/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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