2010 House Bill 6417

Increase certain state water pollution grants

Introduced in the House

Sept. 8, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Gabe Leland (D-10)

To increase from $40 million to $80 million the amount authorized for a state wastewater application grant fund that gives grants to cover the engineering and consulting costs incurred by local communities associated with sewage treatment projects. The fund uses money borrowed under the Great Lakes Water Quality initiative of 2002. The bill also would create a new advisory commission consisting of various named special interests to make recommendations on who gets the money.

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

Nov. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 87 to 11 (details)

To increase from $40 million to $80 million the amount authorized for a state wastewater application grant fund that gives grants to cover the engineering and consulting costs incurred by local communities associated with sewage treatment projects. The fund uses money borrowed under the Great Lakes Water Quality initiative of 2002. The bill also would create a new advisory commission consisting of various named special interests to make recommendations on who gets the money.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs