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Conference committee approves ‘Sharkey’s Law’ requiring counties to regulate retention and detention ponds
Summary
The Joint House and Senate Conference committee approved conference draft 1 of SB1221 SD2 HD3 on April 25, directing counties to adopt ordinances regulating retention and detention ponds and setting Jan. 1, 2027 as the compliance date.
The Joint House and Senate Conference committee approved conference draft 1 of SB1221 SD2 HD3 on April 25, directing counties to adopt ordinances regulating retention and detention ponds, ordering a survey of existing ponds and requiring a report to the Legislature, and establishing Jan. 1, 2027, as the date counties must have ordinances in place.
Committee members said the change — included as a memorial naming the statute “Sharkey’s Law” — is intended to improve water…
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