Revision: Feb. 8, 2024, 3:40 p.m.
Rep. Bixby, Straf. 13
February 5, 2024
2024-0487h
08/06
Amendment to HB 1294-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT establishing a committee to study ways to facilitate municipal compliance with Clean Water Act requirements.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study ways to facilitate municipal compliance with Clean Water Act requirements.
2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
3 Duties. The committee shall review RSA 426 and RSA 434 and assess the following:
I. Would having the department of environmental services assume National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting authority help municipalities better meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act?
II. How can the state help municipalities acquire more funding to meet Clean Water Act NPDES requirements?
Would enabling legislation for regional sewage management programs help smaller municipalities meet Clean Water Act NPDES requirements?
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2024.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2024-0487h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a committee to study ways to facilitate municipal compliance with Clean Water Act requirements.