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HB 114

An Act relating to the definition of 'village' in the Village Safe Water Act.

33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Introduced by Kevin McCabe and 1 co-sponsor

HB 114 redefines "village" eligibility under Alaska's Village Safe Water Act, affecting which rural communities qualify for water infrastructure funding and support programs.

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Bill Summary · HB 114

Legislative bill overview

HB 114 modifies how "village" is defined under Alaska's Village Safe Water Act, which provides funding and support for water and sanitation infrastructure in rural communities. The bill adjusts eligibility criteria or classification standards that determine which communities qualify for these protections and assistance programs.

Why is this important

Access to safe drinking water is a public health necessity, and many remote Alaskan villages face significant infrastructure challenges. This definitional change directly affects which communities can access state funding, technical assistance, and regulatory support for water systems, potentially expanding or contracting the program's reach.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility scope: Whether the new definition expands access to more communities or narrows it, affecting funding allocation and program costs
  • Community impact: Rural communities on the margin of the old definition could lose support or newly gain it, creating winners and losers
  • Implementation burden: Changing definitions may require reclassification of existing communities and reassessment of infrastructure projects already underway

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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