HB 1592 - DIGEST

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     Finds that degradation of water quality exists in small water systems throughout the state and that satellite management and consolidation of small systems under a centralized management structure can best utilize existing resources available to assure safe, clean drinking water.

     Finds that granting business and occupation and excise tax relief, under certain conditions, will assist smaller water districts to meet state and federal standards.