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SB 914

Modifies provisions relating to sewage regulation

Session: 2026

The act repeals a provision stating that a state standard for the location, size of sewage tanks and length of lateral lines is based on the percolation or permeability rate of the soil. Under the act, the state standard is based on soil properties. The act repeals a provision stating that soil tests are to be performed by persons who are qualified to perform the percolation tests and creates a new provision authorizing on-site soil evaluators registered by the Department of Health and Senior Services to conduct soils morphology evaluations. This act repeals a provision stating that contractors may be taught and allowed to perform percolation tests. The act repeals a provision relating to the Department of Health and Senior Services periodically reviewing any county and city regulation and enforcement record to ensure that the state standard for sewage regulation is being enforced.

Vote History

Third Read and Passed 🔗

Senate • 2026-02-12
Passed
Yea: 29 | Nay: 1 | P: 0
Democrats: 8 Y / 0 N
Republicans: 21 Y / 1 N