Introduced
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To require the weekly testing of water quality at public bathing beaches during the swimming season, and close a beach if the water is found unsafe.
Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which eliminates the weekly test mandate, and requires local health officials to notify the local unit of government prior to conducting a test or evaluation. It also requires the owner of the beach to post at the main entrance, or in a visible location, where the test results can be viewed.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To remove the requirement for the owner of the beach to post whether or not the beach has been tested, and instead require the location of the results to be posted only if the beach has been tested.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 94 to 11 (details)
To require local health departments to notify the Department of Environmental Quality, the local government, and the owner of a “bathing beach” of the results within 36 hours of conducting a water quality test. The owner would be required to post a sign indicating whether the beach has been tested and where the results can be viewed.
Amendment offered
To exempt beaches which are not advertised or posted as public bathing beaches from the sign posting requirement.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)
To require local health departments to notify the Department of Environmental Quality, the local government, and the owner of a public “bathing beach” of the results within 36 hours of conducting a water quality test. The owner would be required to post a sign indicating whether the beach has been tested and where the results can be viewed.
Passed in the House 94 to 8 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
