SB 850: Water & wastewater utilities; eligible infrastructure replacement and enhancement.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Water utilities and wastewater utilities; eligible infrastructure replacement and enhancement; cost recovery. Permits a water or wastewater utility to petition the State Corporation Commission for the approval of an eligible infrastructure replacement and enhancement plan, as defined in the bill. The bill requires that a water or wastewater utility that receives approval for an eligible infrastructure replacement and enhancement rider shall provide a proposed earnings test for informational purposes in each annual informational filing or base rate proceeding filed with the State Corporation Commission before December 1, 2030. The provisions of the bill expire on July 1, 2035. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the State Water Commission. This bill is identical to HB 2711.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0599)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 599 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 24, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB850)
4. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
5. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
6. February 20, 2025Signed by President
7. February 18, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 18, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB850ER)
9. February 18, 2025Enrolled
10. February 14, 2025House substitute agreed to by Senate (35-Y 0-N)
11. February 13, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB850)
12. February 12, 2025Passed House with substitute (87-Y 10-N)

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