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Committee advances bill allowing certain cities to set municipal wastewater fees despite reservations from some members
Summary
The committee voted to move Senate Bill 1062A to the floor with a due pass recommendation; supporters said the measure gives specified cities authority to adopt municipal wastewater fees notwithstanding city charters, while some members warned it could set an undesirable precedent for state intervention in local governance.
Senate Bill 1062A, which authorizes specified cities to set fees, rates, or other charges for municipal wastewater services notwithstanding contrary charter or code provisions, was advanced by the House Committee on Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans on May 13, 2025.
LPRO staff summarized the bill and said it would allow affected…
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