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Water bills in the Senate, sponsored by Peter Harckham · 7 bills

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S5498Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Provides for a pilot project in furtherance of climate leadership and community protection act clean energy standards in Lake Erie.
Great Lakes Watersheds & Rivers
Jan 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D)In Environmental ConservationSenate
S1829Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation to manage and coordinate the work of task forces, commissions, and other bodies and programs tasked with examining…
Flooding & Resilience
Jan 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Sponsored by Shelley Mayer (D) + 10 moreIn Environmental ConservationSenate
S9479Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Specifies the marine and coastal district as part of the definition of tidal wetlands.
Wetlands Aquatic Ecosystems
Jun 3, 2026: SUBSTITUTED BY A10936
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D)Senate
S5983Vetoed. Passed the Legislature but the Governor rejected it.
Prohibits the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands for local governments that have implemented a freshwater wetlands protection law.
Wetlands Aquatic Ecosystems
Dec 5, 2025: VETOED MEMO.92
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D) + 1 moreSenate3 recorded votes
S6892Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Enacts the lead pipe replacement act to require the replacement of all lead service lines by November 1, 2037.
Drinking Water PFAS & Contaminants Water Infrastructure
May 19, 2026: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
Sponsored by Gustavo Rivera (D) + 34 moreIn FinanceSenate1 recorded vote
S8241Signed into law. Passed the Legislature and was approved by the Governor.
Provides reimbursement for enhanced septic system projects and defines what qualifies as an enhanced septic system project.
Wastewater & Sewage Groundwater
Jul 23, 2025: SIGNED CHAP.188
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D) + 1 moreSenate3 recorded votes
S7777Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Relates to school potable water testing, and standards and requirements to install filtered water stations and faucets.
Drinking Water Water Quality
Mar 19, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 7777A
Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D) + 13 moreIn HealthSenate