Introduced
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To restrict state or local regulators from imposing a requirement that a “testable backflow preventer” on a residential lawn sprinkler system be inspected more than once every three years after initial installation, with certain specified inspections. This refers to a state regulation intended to prevent cross-contamination of municipal water supply systems.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 60 to 50 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Amendment offered
To prohibit requiring lawn sprinkler system inspections more than once every five years rather than once every 10 years in the House-passed bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)
To restrict state or local regulators from imposing a requirement that a “testable backflow preventer” on a residential lawn sprinkler system be inspected more than once every three years after initial installation, with certain specified inspections. This refers to a state regulation intended to prevent cross-contamination of municipal water supply systems.
Passed in the House 70 to 40 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
