SB 708 -- CLEAN WATER COMMISSION

SPONSOR:  Mathewson (Lawson)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Environment and Energy by a vote of 12 to 0.

This bill adds one member to the Clean Water Commission to
represent the needs of publicly owned wastewater treatment
facilities.  All members appointed after August 28, 2002, must be
qualified to evaluate technical water quality information,
financial requirements, and the effects of establishing standards
and regulations.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that municipalities and others who
operate publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities should
have a representative on the commission, and all members should
be knowledgeable about water quality issues.

Testifying for the bill were Senator Mathewson; and Associated
Industries of Missouri.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Terry Finger, Senior Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:04 am