Safe Waterways Act
Summary
Safe Waterways Act; Transfers duties related to bacteriological sampling of beach waters & public bathing places from DOH to DEP; provides requirements for such transfer; revises provisions related to bacteriological sampling of beach waters & public bathing places, including rule adoption & enforcement; issuance of health advisories; closure of beach waters & public bathing places; notification & signage requirements; & public statewide interagency database.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 27, 2024
Last action Jun 16, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Jan 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Budget Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Peggy Gossett-Seidman
RRepublican
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