HB5606 Summary

• Requires municipal waterworks systems, water supply systems, and combined waterworks and sewerage systems to offer reduced rates to consumers living at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines.

• Grants a 25% discount on all water service charges for qualifying consumers upon submission of a signed affidavit and income verification.

• Allows municipalities to require annual recertification of income levels for qualifying consumers and prohibits charging any disconnection or reconnection fees to eligible low-income consumers.

• Limits home rule municipality powers by prohibiting water service rates or fees inconsistent with these requirements.

• Exempts the mandate from state reimbursement requirements under the State Mandates Act and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.