Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1940 — Waterworks and wastewater works operators; license reciprocity.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0632)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 26, 2023.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

58 added · 57 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended HB 1940 bill now specifies that the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators must include a currently employed wastewater works operator, whereas the previous version did not clearly distinguish between waterworks and wastewater operators. This change is significant because it ensures that there is direct representation from professionals who specifically handle wastewater systems, which can lead to better-informed decision-making and oversight for these critical services. Overall, the amendment aims to enhance the board's effectiveness in managing water and wastewater operations in Virginia.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to waterworks and N wastewater works operators;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 632 An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to waterworks and wastewater works operators;
R O [H 1940] Approved L L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 1940] Approved March 26, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
E § 54.1-2301.
§ 54.1-2301.
Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage D SysA.
Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals;
membership;
terms;
duties.
A.
the Director of the Office of Water Programs of the State Department of Health, or his designee, the Executive Director of the State Water Control Board, or his designee, a currently employed waterworks operator having a valid license of the highest classification issued by the Board, a currently employed wastewater works operator having a valid license of the highest classification issued by the Board, a faculty member of a public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth whose principal field of teaching is management or operatiHn of waterworks or wastewater works, a representative of an owner of a waterworks, a representative 1f an onsite sewage system installer, a licensed onsite soil evaluator, and one citizen member.
the Director of the Office of Water Programs of the State Department of Health, or his designee, the Executive Director of the State Water Control classification issued by the Board, a currently employed wastewater works operator having a validghest license of the highest classification issued by the Board, a faculty member of a public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth whose principal field of teaching is management or operation of waterworks or wastewater works, a representative of an owner of a waterworks, a representative of an owner of a wastewater works, a licensed alternative onsite sewage system operator, a licensed alternative onsite sewage system installer, a licensed onsite soil evaluator, and one citizen member.
The licenses may be issued in specific operator classifications to attest to the competency of an operator to supervise and operate waterworks and wastewater works while protecting the public health, welfare, and pro2.
The licenses may be issued in specific operator classifications to attest to the competency of an operator to supervise and operate waterworks and wastewater works while protecting the public health, welfare, and property and conserving and protecting the water resources of the Commonwealth.
2.
meet certain standards related to education, training, or experience;ividual to pass an examination and to d.
c.
The other state or state of original licensure required the individual to pass an examination and to meet certain standards related to education, training, or experience;
d.
possession, or jurisdiction of the United States.
3.
state" or "another state" means any state, territory, C.
For the purposes of this subsection, "other state" or "another state" means any state, territory, possession, or jurisdiction of the United States.
C.
(d) application fees to cover the costs which shall be restricted to the design of conventional onsite sewage systems;
(d) application fees to cover the costs of the program, renewal fees, and schedules;
and (f) other criteria the of Board deems necessary.
(e) the division of onsite soil evaluators into classes, one of which shall be restricted to the design of conventional onsite sewage systems;
of 2 E.
and (f) other criteria the Board deems necessary.
E.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0632)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 632 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023

  5. Impact statement from DPB (HB1940ER)

  6. Signed by President

  7. Signed by Speaker

  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1940ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. VOTE: Adoption (99-Y 0-N)

  11. Senate amendments agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N)

  12. Passed Senate with amendments (39-Y 0-N)

  13. Engrossed by Senate as amended

  14. Committee amendments agreed to

  15. Reading of amendments waived

  16. Read third time

  17. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  18. Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with amendment (15-Y 0-N)

  19. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  20. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  21. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  22. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  23. Constitutional reading dispensed

  24. VOTE: Passage (100-Y 0-N)

  25. Read third time and passed House (100-Y 0-N)

  26. Impact statement from DPB (HB1940H1)

  27. Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1940H1

  28. Emergency clause deleted

  29. Committee substitute agreed to 23105619D-H1

  30. Read second time

  31. Read first time

  32. Committee substitute printed 23105619D-H1

  33. Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 1-N)

  34. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

  35. House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  36. Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #1

  37. Impact statement from DPB (HB1940)

  38. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  39. Prefiled and ordered printed with emergency clause; offered 01/11/23 23102798D

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HB 1940 is sponsored by Chris S. Runion.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2023. Enacted.
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