North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 17 D · 1 I · 1 R cosponsors

HB 610 — 2023 Safe Drinking Water Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of House Bill 610 has added sponsors to the bill, which shows broader support among lawmakers. Additionally, it has clarified the language regarding the establishment of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for certain substances. This change is significant because it aims to ensure public health by setting clear standards for water quality and addressing any potential contaminants.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 610 Short Title:
610 Apr 13, 2023 SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30252-MHa-60D Short Title:
Representative Clemmons.
Representatives Clemmons, Reives, Cervania, and Prather (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROTECT NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS FROM HARMFUL TOXINS IN DRINKING WATER BY REQUIRING THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVELS FOR CHEMICALS THAT ARE PROBABLE OR KNOWN CARCINOGENS OR ARE OTHERWISE TOXIC.
Environment, if favorable, State Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 17, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROTECT NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS FROM HARMFUL TOXINS IN DRINKING WATER BY REQUIRING THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVELS FOR CHEMICALS THAT ARE PROBABLE OR KNOWN CARCINOGENS OR ARE OTHERWISE TOXIC.
(2) ConsiderestablishmentofMCLsfor any other contaminants forwhichat least two other states have set MCLs or issued guidance.
(2) ConsiderestablishmentofMCLs for anyother contaminants forwhich at least two other states have set MCLs or issued guidance.
(2) Adopt MCLs protective of public health, including vulnerable subpopulations such as pregnant and nursing mothers, infants, and children, which state MCLs shall not exceed any MCL or health advisory established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(2) Adopt MCLs protective of public health, including vulnerable subpopulations such as pregnant and nursing mothers, infants, and children, which state MCLs shall not exceed anyMCL or health advisory established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
SECTION 3.
*H610-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 SECTION 3.
*DRH30252-MHa-60D*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Environment, if favorable, State Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (154)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 610?
HB 610 is sponsored by Clemmons, Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Gill, Harris, Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Ya Liu (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Nasif Majeed (U), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Rudow, Julie von Haefen (Democratic), and Neal Jackson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 610?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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