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This bill requires political subdivisions (local government entities like cities or counties) to provide credits against water and wastewater impact fees to builders and developers who implement water conservation and reuse projects. These credits would be granted for facilities, systems, or products that demonstrably reduce water consumption, decrease wastewater treatment needs, minimize stormwater infrastructure requirements, or integrate water efficiency technologies that exceed standard regulatory compliance. Specifically, the bill mandates that local governments establish clear, fair procedures for calculating and approving these credits, which could incentivize developers to incorporate more water-efficient design and infrastructure into their projects. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving local governments time to develop their credit calculation and approval processes. Impact fees are typically charges levied on new development to help offset the cost of public infrastructure and services needed to support the new growth, and this bill aims to encourage water conservation by providing financial incentives through fee reductions.

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