Votes at a glance: House Energy Committee reports several water and utility bills out with do‑pass recommendations
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Summary
The committee reported several bills out with do‑pass recommendations: HB 2976 (DEQ aluminum criteria), HB 4,459 (five‑year averaging/OWRB metering), HB 31 42 (reintroduced, previously vetoed), HB 43 16 (rural water updates), HB 43 38 (iodine recovery), and HB 4 2 3 0 (training suppliers). HB 42 64 was laid over to next week.
The House Energy Committee handled multiple bills in a single hearing and reported most items out with do‑pass recommendations.
Key outcomes: - HB 2976: Requires DEQ to promulgate water‑quality criteria for aluminum; amendment adopted to move DEQ rulemaking deadline to 2028; committee reported the bill out (announced tally 9 aye, 0 nay). - HB 4,459: PCS adopted to allow five‑year averaging for certain permitted water users with OWRB‑approved measurement systems; committee reported the bill out (announced tally 8 aye, 0 nay). - HB 31 42: Refiled bill addressing prior gubernatorial veto issues; reported out (announced tally 10 aye, 0 nay). - HB 43 16: Updates language for rural water districts; reported out (announced tally 11 aye, 0 nay). - HB 43 38: Sponsor called it the 'Brine/Bridal Act' in committee; bill would allow recovery of iodine from produced water rather than deep disposal; reported out (announced tally 11 aye, 0 nay). - HB 4 2 3 0: Adds ability for other qualified suppliers to provide training and technical assistance; reported out (announced tally 11 aye, 0 nay). - HB 42 64: Laid over to next week's meeting at sponsor request.
Next steps: Each do‑pass bill will move through the House process for potential floor consideration; HB 42 64 will return to committee next Wednesday.