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SB 1399

RELATING TO STORMWATER FEES.

2024 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 1399 proposes exemptions from stormwater fees for non-profits and schools, aiming to ease their financial burden while ensuring effective stormwater management.

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1399

Summary of SB 1399: Relating to Stormwater Fees

Bill Overview

Bill Number: SB 1399
Title: Relating to Stormwater Fees
Status: Carried over to 2024 Regular Session
Introduced: January 21, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: State Exemption, Stormwater Fees

SB 1399 aims to address the issue of stormwater management by proposing changes to the existing stormwater fee structure. The bill is designed to provide exemptions for certain entities or activities from these fees, thereby impacting how stormwater management is funded and regulated.

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of SB 1399 is to create a more equitable framework for stormwater fees, potentially easing the financial burden on specific groups or sectors that may be disproportionately affected by current fee structures. This could include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, or other entities that contribute to stormwater runoff but may not have the financial capacity to pay the associated fees.

Key Provisions

  • Exemptions: The bill proposes specific exemptions from stormwater fees for designated entities or activities. The exact criteria for these exemptions will be defined within the bill's provisions.
  • Regulatory Framework: SB 1399 seeks to amend existing regulations governing stormwater management fees, potentially leading to a reevaluation of how fees are assessed and collected.
  • Impact Assessment: The bill may require an assessment of the environmental and financial impacts of the proposed exemptions on stormwater management programs.

Affected Parties

The bill is expected to affect:
- Local Governments: Responsible for implementing and collecting stormwater fees.
- Non-Profit Organizations and Educational Institutions: Potential beneficiaries of fee exemptions.
- Environmental Agencies: May need to adjust their regulatory frameworks in response to the changes proposed by the bill.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 21, 2025: Bill introduced and passed First Reading.
  • January 27, 2025: Referred to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees.
  • February 1, 2025: Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM.
  • February 5, 2025: Public hearing scheduled.
  • February 14, 2025: Report adopted; passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1), and referred to WAM.
  • December 11, 2023: Carried over to the 2024 Regular Session.

Related Bills

  • HB 1080: Companion bill addressing similar issues regarding stormwater fees.
  • HB 1101: Another companion bill that may provide additional context or provisions related to stormwater management.

Conclusion

SB 1399 represents a significant legislative effort to reform stormwater fee structures in a way that could alleviate financial pressures on certain entities while ensuring effective stormwater management. As the bill progresses through the legislative process, further details regarding the specific exemptions and their implications will be clarified.

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

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