A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 23.1-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to septic systems and the environmental quality advisory committee; to amend and reenact sections 23-35-02, 23-35-08, 23.1-01-03, and 23.1-17-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the department of environmental quality, boards of health, and public health units; to repeal sections 23-35-02.2 and 23-35-02.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the onsite wastewater recycling technical committee; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Karen Anderson and 11 co-sponsors

HB 1541 would vest exclusive rulemaking over septic, sewer and private water systems in the North Dakota DEQ, centralizing regulation and shifting local authority.

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 4 nays 42