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Committee clarifies gravity-sewer connection rules and advances bill unanimously
Summary
The committee adopted an amendment clarifying when property owners may request connection to an existing gravity sewer line — including lines in adjacent public-rights-of-way — and moved HB 23 85 to Finance by a 14–0 vote.
Chairman Vaughn presented House Bill 23 85 and an amendment to clarify that property owners may request connection to a gravity sewer line if the line is on the owner’s property or immediately adjacent within public-rights-of-way, access easements or public utility easements. The sponsor said court decisions prompted the clarification and the amendment (drafting code 13 230) was adopted.
Committee members had no questions for the sponsor, and the clerk reported a unanimous recorded vote of 14 ayes, 0 nays to move the bill to Finance. The sponsor told the committee the clarification resolves ambiguity about when a property owner may request service and is intended to prevent strict judicial interpretations from limiting connections.
