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Staff flags House Bill 1037; board to consult legal about preemption of local stormwater rules
Summary
Staff briefed the Greenwood Stormwater Board on House Bill 1037, which would limit local governments from adopting construction stormwater requirements more stringent than the state general permit; staff said they will seek legal advice about implications for local ordinance.
Staff informed the board that House Bill 1037 (referenced by staff during the meeting) seeks to prevent local governments from adopting construction stormwater requirements that exceed those in the state Construction General Permit. The bill had passed two committees and was moving to the senate chamber at the time staff reported.
Staff said it is not yet clear whether the bill will pass or how it will be implemented, and recommended consulting the city’s legal counsel to determine whether Greenwood would need to amend its stormwater ordinance or technical manual if the bill becomes law. A board member noted similar bills have been proposed in the past by home‑building interests but said outcomes were uncertain.
No motion was made on the item; the board treated the update as informational and directed staff to follow up with the city attorney if and when the bill advances.
