Small lodging establishments with 15 or fewer rooms can now use biological filtration systems (instead of traditional chemical filtration) in their pools or hot tubs, but only with a state permit that requires annual inspections and proof that the system meets water quality standards. The state health department will set the specific rules for permits, maintenance requirements, testing procedures, and a permit fee capped at $50 per year.
This change converted the bill from its introduced form to its enrolled (final passed) version by adding standard legislative formatting, certification pages, and official signatures required for enactment—no substantive changes were made to the bill's policy allowing small lodging establishments to use biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 579
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 556
Signed by the President S.J. 512
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 542
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 485
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 461
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 25
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 25
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 357
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 1. H.J. 392
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1. H.J. 29
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
House of Representatives Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 237
First Reading House H.J. 220
Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Do Pass
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass