Relating to certain testing requirements at certain wastewater treatment facilities.
This bill requires wastewater treatment facilities near large cities to conduct quarterly testing for specific chemicals in their intake and outflow water. It targets facilities within 10 miles of municipalities with populations of 25,000 or more, prioritizing those representative of typical systems for each population size. Testing must be performed by accredited labs for 10 listed urinary metabolites (like bisphenol A, estrone, and testosterone) and reported publicly online with detailed records including dates, locations, and results in parts per trillion. The bill aims to monitor environmental exposure to these chemicals but does not establish enforcement penalties or alter facility operations beyond the testing requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Apr 14, 2025
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Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bryan Hughes
RRepublican
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