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NC H998

NC H998
Blue Ribbon Task Force/Sewer Infrastructure


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Introduced
05/02/2024
In Committee
05/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE ON WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA. Whereas, the development of wastewater infrastructure is essential to economic growth in North Carolina, particularly rural areas and rapidly developing suburban counties of the State; and Whereas, the State Water Infrastructure Authority estimated in 2017 that there was $11 billion in unmet wastewater infrastructure capital needs across the State; and Whereas, it is in the interest of the State's environment and citizens to have access to modern, functional wastewater infrastructure; Now, therefore,

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Wastewater Infrastructure Development in North Carolina. The Task Force's purpose is to review the state's wastewater infrastructure, develop strategies to address existing challenges and plan for future needs, and identify funding mechanisms to support infrastructure development. The 18-member Task Force includes legislators, state agency representatives, county commissioners, and local government wastewater entity representatives. The Task Force is required to submit a final report with proposed legislation to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources by December 1, 2026, and is appropriated $10,000 in recurring funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to support its activities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 05/06/2024)

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