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WashingtonHB 19472025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Reducing satellite management agency requirements for simple group B public water systems.

Sponsored By: Andrew Engell (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Health agencies enforce water system rules

Beginning July 27, 2025, the Department of Health and local health agencies enforce state rules for public water systems. They use their legal powers to review and approve systems and ensure they meet operating and safety rules. This enforcement supports safe, reliable drinking water for households.

Stronger safety duties for Group A systems

Beginning July 27, 2025, Group A water systems must protect water sources and treat water to protect health. They must run and maintain facilities and plan for growth. They must give the health department current owner and emergency contact details. They must give users a name and a 24-hour emergency phone number. They must investigate and fix problems to keep safe, reliable water flowing.

Satellite oversight for many new water systems

Beginning July 27, 2025, the state only approves a new Group A water system if a satellite management agency owns or runs it, or if no satellite is available and the system proves strong management and finances. Approvals can require future satellite ownership or regular performance reviews. For new Group B systems, satellite management is required if the system must treat water, provides fire flow, has atmospheric storage, or serves 10 or more connections. Local boards of health can set even stricter satellite rules. These steps aim to keep drinking water safe and reliable.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Andrew Engell

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Hunter Abell

    Republican • House

  • Joe Schmick

    Republican • House

  • John Ley

    Republican • House

  • Larry Springer

    Democratic • House

  • Travis Couture

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 145 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 3/8/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 96 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/11/2025House

  2. Chapter 43, 2025 Laws.

    4/11/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    4/11/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/8/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/7/2025legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    4/4/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/3/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/3/2025House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/26/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/25/2025House

  11. ANR - Majority; do pass.

    3/24/2025House

  12. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

    3/11/2025House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    3/8/2025House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/8/2025House

  15. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/28/2025House

  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/21/2025House

  17. ENVI - Majority; do pass.

    2/20/2025House

  18. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/20/2025House

  19. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

    2/11/2025House

  20. Introduced

    2/11/2025House

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