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State Government Committee advances bills on water bottle filling stations, candidacy affidavits and pension fee transparency
Summary
The committee agreed to an amendment and reported House Bill 11‑39 requiring water bottle filling stations in many Commonwealth buildings, replaced a notarization requirement for candidate affidavits with an unsworn statement in House Bill 12‑78, and advanced House Bill 13‑75 to improve disclosure of pension investment fees.
The House State Government Committee on Monday advanced three bills addressing building standards, election access and pension transparency.
House Bill 11‑39, sponsored by Representative Warren, would require a water bottle filling station where a drinking fountain is required in each new Commonwealth-owned building or in Commonwealth buildings undergoing major plumbing renovations. Staff reader Nick said amendment A00699 adds a requirement that the definition of “water bottle…
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