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Water bills sponsored by Rachel May · 11 bills

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S3207Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Drinking Water Water Quality PFAS & Contaminants
Jun 3, 2026: returned to senate
Sponsored by Brian Kavanagh (D) + 13 moreAssembly6 recorded votes
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
S1833Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Enacts the "harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act".
Water Quality Aquatic Ecosystems
Apr 22, 2026: referred to environmental conservation
Sponsored by Rachel May (D) + 5 moreIn Environmental ConservationAssembly6 recorded votes
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
S187Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
PFAS & Contaminants Drinking Water Water Quality
May 22, 2025: referred to codes
Sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D) + 21 moreIn CodesAssembly3 recorded votes
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 Water Quality Groundwater
Mar 30, 2026: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Sponsored by Rachel May (D)In Environmental ConservationSenate
S4071Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Includes stormwater in the definition of sewage for purposes of certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities.
Stormwater Water Quality Wastewater & Sewage
May 19, 2026: referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Sponsored by Rachel May (D) + 22 moreIn Corporations, Authorities and CommissionsAssembly4 recorded votes
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
S4574Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Enacts the "PFAS discharge disclosure act".
Water Quality Drinking Water PFAS & Contaminants Wastewater & Sewage
Jun 1, 2026: returned to senate
Sponsored by Rachel May (D) + 12 moreAssembly5 recorded votes