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NC S858

NC S858
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 for implementing wastewater treatment projects, address financing and construction challenges, and identify funding mechanisms, including potential contributions from industrial wastewater discharges. The task force is composed of 18 members, including state legislators, state agency officials, county commissioners, and representatives from local government wastewater entities. The task force will 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 will terminate on that date or upon filing its final report, whichever comes first. The bill appropriates $10,000 in recurring funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to support the task force's activities.

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 05/06/2024)

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