HB2891

WATER COMMISSION-CONSTRUCTION

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

HB2891 amends the Water Commission Act to expand water commission powers and procurement methods.

HB2891 amends the Water Commission Act to allow county water commissions to construct water transmission and distribution lines up to 50 miles outside their home county. It authorizes commissions to use design-build contracts and alternative procurement methods. The bill outlines a two-phase selection process for design-build entities, including qualifications and technical/cost evaluations. It also sets compensation limits for commissioners and allows commissions to levy taxes for debt service.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

5:00 PM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa

Apr 11, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 11, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee