HB 1692 Summary

• Modifies board member eligibility requirements for public utility districts to allow individuals who receive service from the district at their primary residence for one year to serve, even if not a voter or resident of the district.

• Changes gender-specific language in board member qualifications from "his" to "or her" to include both male and female directors.

• Requires district contracts to conform to section 432.070 governing municipal corporation contracts.

• Establishes authority for sewer districts to levy an annual fee not exceeding $36 per residential property with six or fewer dwelling units for repair of lateral sewer service lines, subject to majority voter approval.

• Excludes properties within cities, towns, villages, or unincorporated county areas that already impose such fees under section 249.422 from the sewer district fee requirements.