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A 8121

Creates the Oak Orchard wastewater project

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Al Stirpe

Authorizes creation and financing of the Oak Orchard wastewater project to build, operate, and improve local wastewater services for residents and businesses.

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
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Bill Summary · A 8121

Summary of Bill A 8121 – Creates the Oak Orchard wastewater project

Basic information

  • Bill number: A 8121
  • Title: Creates the Oak Orchard wastewater project
  • Status: Referred to Local Governments
  • Introduced: May 1, 2025
  • Sponsor: Albert A. Stirpe (primary)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill appears to authorize the creation and implementation of a wastewater project serving Oak Orchard. While the exact statutory text is not provided here, the title indicates an effort to establish, finance, and/or oversee a wastewater infrastructure initiative aimed at improving wastewater collection, treatment, and discharge for the Oak Orchard area.
  • As a measure referred to Local Governments, the bill is likely intended to empower a local body or authority to plan, fund, construct, operate, or manage the project, with a focus on public health, environmental protection, and service reliability.

Key provisions (note on availability)

  • The specific statutory provisions are not included in the provided information. Therefore, precise details (governing structure, funding mechanisms, deadlines, and administrative processes) are not available here.
  • In bills of this nature, typical elements often include:
    • Creation or designation of a project entity (e.g., a local authority, special district, or public-benefit corporation)
    • Definition of the project boundary and service area
    • Financing provisions (bonds, loans, state/state-administered funds, or public financing authority mechanisms)
    • Governance and oversight (board composition, powers, duties, meetings)
    • Construction and operation timelines (phases, milestones, contractors)
    • Environmental and regulatory compliance requirements
    • Rates or cost-recovery mechanisms and accountability provisions
    • Reporting and auditing requirements
  • Readers should consult the bill’s full text for actual provisions and any amendments.

Who would be affected

  • Residents and businesses within the Oak Orchard service area who would receive wastewater infrastructure and services.
  • Local government entities and any governing authority established to administer the project.
  • Taxpayers and ratepayers if the project involves public financing or user fees.
  • Contractors, engineers, and environmental regulators involved in planning, construction, operation, and compliance.

Procedural/timeline considerations

  • Current status: Introduced May 1, 2025 and referred to Local Governments.
  • Next expected steps (subject to legislative process): committee hearings within the Local Governments committee, potential amendments, floor consideration, and votes in both chambers if applicable. Final enactment would require passage and signature or gubernatorial action per state rules.
  • Timelines depend on committee actions, scheduling, and any requested amendments.

Notes

  • This summary is based on the bill’s title and the minimal metadata provided. For a thorough analysis, the full bill text and any fiscal notes, amendments, and committee reports should be reviewed.

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

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