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Bill would let county water and sewer districts sell planned capacity, supporters say it helps housing
Summary
House Bill 534 would allow county water and sewer districts with a DEQ‑approved development plan to issue advance commitments of system capacity to developers, enabling staged, developer‑funded expansions intended to support housing and reduce septic systems.
House Bill 534 would allow county water and sewer districts that secure a DEQ‑approved development plan to issue advance “will‑serve” letters and sell system capacity to developers before every connection is occupied.
Proponents’ view
Sponsor Representative Sprunger and DEQ water‑quality staff said the change is voluntary for districts and expands an existing municipal tool. Lindsey Krivaruchka, DEQ’s Water Quality Division administrator, told the committee the development‑plan process is an accountability mechanism: DEQ monitors annual reporting and the district must show progress through design, bidding and construction stages before promised…
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