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Bill Summary · HF 1430

HF 1430 — Well disclosure certificates modified, fee established, and money appropriated

Bill at a glance

  • Bill Number: HF 1430
  • Title: Well disclosure certificates modified, fee established, and money appropriated
  • Subject: Health and Health Department; WATER, Water Resources, and Waterways
  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Status changes: Author added Nadeau (March 10, 2025)
  • Referred to: Health Finance and Policy (first reading and referral on introduction)
  • Related bill (companion): SF 1769

What the bill would do (key provisions)

  • Modify the requirements or processes for well disclosure certificates. This implies changes to what disclosures must be provided, when they are required, or how they are documented in relation to wells.
  • Establish a fee associated with well disclosure certificates. This introduces a new or updated charge linked to the preparation, issuance, renewal, or verification of the certificates.
  • Appropriate money to support the implementation and administration of these provisions. The funding would be designated to support the programmatic, regulatory, or enforcement activities tied to well disclosure requirements (specific agency allocations are not stated in the summary available).

Note: The text provided does not include the bill’s exact language, so the above reflects the bill’s stated title and summary indicators.

Who would be affected

  • Well owners and operators who are responsible for disclosure certificates in real estate transactions or property management.
  • Homebuyers and real estate professionals involved in transactions where well disclosure certificates are relevant.
  • Local and state agencies overseeing water resources and public health, including the Health Department, as they administer/distribute the certificates and related requirements.
  • Drillers and vendors involved in the preparation or validation of well-related disclosures, depending on the final implementation details.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced on February 24, 2025, and immediately referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee for consideration.
  • On March 10, 2025, the bill’s author was updated to include Nadeau.
  • The bill has a Senate companion, SF 1769, which may influence progress and alignment between chambers.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Creates a funding stream via a new or modified fee, which could affect transaction costs for well-related disclosures.
  • Aims to standardize or modernize well disclosure practices, potentially improving transparency and public health protections related to groundwater.
  • Administrative and compliance implications for agencies, certificate providers, and property stakeholders.
  • As with many measure introductions, the specifics (fee amount, eligibility, exemptions, and enforcement) will drive the practical impact; readers should review the full bill text and any fiscal note for detailed figures and administration.

Next steps

  • Monitor HF 1430’s progression through Health Finance and Policy and any amendments.
  • Compare with companion SF 1769 for consistency and potential cross-chamber alignment.
  • Review the full bill text and any fiscal impact statement once released for precise definitions, fee schedules, and funding allocations.

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

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