Peter Harckham

Water bills introduced

• S10181Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
  Establishes the Birch Hill - Highview Water District in the town of Southeast, Putnam County.

  Last action Jun 4, 2026

• S9115Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
  Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring testing and reporting of certain groundwater, biosolids, and soil….

  Last action Jun 4, 2026

• 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.

  Last action Jun 3, 2026

• 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.

  Last action Mar 19, 2026

• S9073Passed 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; requires manufacturers of….

  Last action Feb 10, 2026

• 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;….

  Last action Jan 7, 2026

• 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….

  Last action Dec 5, 2025

• 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.

  Last action Jul 23, 2025

Water bills co-sponsored

• S3207 — Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances…
• S4071 — Includes stormwater in the definition of sewage for purposes of certain water, sewer, and water and sewer…
• S6892 — Enacts the lead pipe replacement act to require the replacement of all lead service lines by November 1, 2037.
• S1833 — Enacts the "harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act"; establishes the harmful algal bloom…
• S1829 — Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation to manage and coordinate the work of task…
• S187 — Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances;…

Votes on water bills