HI HB180

Creates a cesspool conversion section within the Department of Health's wastewater branch to facilitate statewide conversion of cesspools and manage state financing options for conversions.

Establishes four new full-time equivalent permanent positions: two positions (Program Specialist VI and Planner IV) in fiscal year 2023-2024, and two additional positions (Program Specialist V and Contracts Specialist) in fiscal year 2024-2025.

Assigns the new section responsibilities including managing public outreach and education, informing cesspool owners of conversion options, managing federal and state grants, securing federal funding, and facilitating partnerships with counties and non-governmental organizations.

Appropriates unspecified amounts from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to fund the new positions and section operations.

Takes effect June 30, 3000 (appears to be a typographical error in the bill text).