HB651

AN ACT relating to public water and wastewater systems and declaring an emergency.

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Establishes the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems Program to help public water and wastewater.

The bill establishes the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems Program, or Kentucky WWATERS Program, to assist public water and wastewater systems. The program allows eligible systems to apply for funds to address performance deficiencies. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority will oversee the program, including evaluating applications, awarding funds, and monitoring recipients. Eligible projects include improving infrastructure, addressing financial issues, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Appropriations And Revenue

Mar 3

12:00 PM

House Committee On Appropriations And Revenue

History

Apr 13

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 116)

Apr 1

House

enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

Apr 1

House

enrolled, signed by President of the Senate