2022 House Bill 6196

Revise laws to incorporate lessons learned from COVID epidemic

Introduced in the House

June 9, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Sue Allor (R-106)

To cap at 28 days the authority of the state environmental regulators to impose emergency orders in response to a public water supply problem that poses an imminent “menace to public health,” after which legislative approval would be required to extend the order.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight

June 22, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 22, 2022

Passed in the House 57 to 39 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 27, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Oversight