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Water bills in the Senate, sponsored by Rachel May · 6 bills

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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
S1706Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Requires all state agencies and offices to cease purchasing single-use plastic water bottles.
Plastics & Marine Debris Oceans & Coasts
Jan 7, 2026: REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
Sponsored by Rachel May (D)In Procurement and ContractsSenate
S8486Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Enacts the drinking water protection act, relating to the adoption and enforcement of watershed rules and regulations for the purpose of protecting water quality.
Water Quality Drinking Water Watersheds & Rivers
Jan 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HEALTH
Sponsored by Rachel May (D)In HealthSenate
S9622Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Enacts the "private well testing act"; authorizes the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations to establish standards for the testing of drinking water from…
Drinking Water Groundwater Water Quality
Mar 30, 2026: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Sponsored by Rachel May (D)In Environmental ConservationSenate
S4405Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Establishes the public water justice act.
Watersheds & Rivers Aquatic Ecosystems
Jan 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Sponsored by Rachel May (D)In Environmental ConservationSenate