March 1, 2023 - Introduced by Senators Cowles and Wimberger, cosponsored by Representatives Rodriguez, Armstrong, Baldeh, Behnke, Brooks, Duchow, Green, Gustafson, Mursau, Shankland and Subeck. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy.
SB99,,22An Act to amend 281.58 (8) (a) 2.; and to create 281.58 (7) (b) 8. of the statutes; relating to: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. SB99,,33Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau This bill provides that projects for the reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines are eligible for funding under the Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) administered by the Department of Natural Resources.
Under current law, the CWFP provides financial assistance to municipalities for projects to control water pollution. Certain types of projects are ineligible for program funding, including projects involving connection laterals and sewer lines that transport wastewater from structures to municipally owned or individually owned wastewater systems.
For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
SB99,,44The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: SB99,15Section 1. 281.58 (7) (b) 8. of the statutes is created to read: SB99,,66281.58 (7) (b) 8. Projects for the reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. SB99,27Section 2. 281.58 (8) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read: SB99,,88281.58 (8) (a) 2. Connection Except as provided in sub. (7) (b) 8., connecting laterals and sewer lines that transport wastewater from structures to municipally owned or individually owned wastewater systems.
