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State Board hears updates on active 2026 bills, including wastewater inspections and family burial grounds

State Board of Health, Environmental Health Committee · March 1, 2026

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Summary

Department staff told the Board 11 bills remain active in the 2026 legislative session, highlighting Senate Bill 6291 (wastewater inspections), House Bill 2239 (family burial grounds) and a bill addressing lead in cookware; staff also flagged bills on foundational public health services and Tribal data sovereignty.

Department of Health staff provided the Environmental Health Committee with a high-level update on the 2026 legislative session on Feb. 12, reporting that 11 bills remain active and highlighting several with potential impacts on environmental and public health functions.

Joe Laxon, Department staff, identified Senate Bill…

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