2005 House Bill 4200

Revise new sewer hookup mandate

Introduced in the House

Feb. 3, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Robert Gosselin (R-41)

To authorize certain cities (Troy in particular) to allow a person required to connect their dwelling to an available public sewer line to not connect for as long as an existing septic system is operating satisfactorily. Under current state law, a person must connect to a new sewer line in a city, village, or township within 18 months of its installation.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Feb. 15, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 22, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To require that the city inspect the septic systems of those who do not connect to a new city sewer and that the inspections meet certain standards.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 23, 2005

Amendment offered by Reps. Robert Gosselin (R-41) and Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To eliminate the requirement that the Department of Community Health establish guidelines for the septic inspection program envisaged by the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 75 to 30 (details)

To authorize certain cities (Troy in particular) to allow a person required to connect their dwelling to an available public sewer line to not connect for as long as an existing septic system is operating satisfactorily, if the septic system is inspected by the city and are working properly. Under current state law, a person must connect to a new sewer line in a city, village, or township within 18 months of its installation.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 24, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy