SB 675 Summary

• Establishes a cesspool conversion section within the Department of Health's wastewater branch dedicated to facilitating the conversion of cesspools statewide.

• Section responsibilities include managing state financing options for conversions, developing public outreach programs, informing cesspool owners of available options, managing federal and state grants, securing federal funding, and partnering with counties and private organizations.

• Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent positions within the cesspool conversion section for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, effective July 1, 2025.

• Defines "conversion of cesspools" as connection to a sewerage system or upgrade to a director-approved wastewater system.

• Primary act becomes effective December 31, 2050, though appropriations provisions take effect July 1, 2025.