Relating to: the use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE)
AB 59 restricts how private community water systems can use federal capitalization grant funds for infrastructure projects. It specifically prohibits using these funds for principal forgiveness on loans, except when the loan is exclusively for replacing lead service lines. This directly affects private water system owners who receive federal grants under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The bill was withdrawn from committee in June 2025 and did not advance further.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Jun 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee on Rules
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Jun 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Energy and Utilities, Ayes 8, Noes 5
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Green, Armstrong, Behnke, Mursau, O'Connor, Tucker and Tusler;
cosponsored by Senators Quinn and Tomczyk
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7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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