HB 19642025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 1964
An Act providing for a moratorium on the privatization of public water and wastewater systems; establishing the Water Utility Reform Working Group; and making a repeal relating to valuation of acquired water and wastewater systems.
In committee Last action April 13, 2026: Re-committed to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 28
- Prime sponsor
- Danilo Burgos
- Cosponsors (27)
- Ben Waxman, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Danielle Friel Otten, Darisha K. Parker, G. Roni Green, Greg Scott, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jeanne Mcneill, Jennifer O'Mara, Jim Haddock, Joe Ciresi, John Lawrence, Joseph Hohenstein, Keith Harris, Kyle Donahue, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Mark Gillen, Robert Freeman, Tarah Probst
Status
In committee as of April 13, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
April 13, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed24–13
yes (24) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Gina Curry, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Justin Fleming, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan
no (13) Ann Flood, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joshua Kail, Kristin Marcell, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Thomas Kutz, Zachary Mako
March 23, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Report Bill As CommittedPassed15–11
yes (15) Brian Munroe, Chris Pielli, Craig Williams, Danilo Burgos, Jessica Benham, Jim Haddock, Joseph Hohenstein, Kyle Mullins, Lisa Borowski, Mandy Steele, Marylouise Isaacson, Morgan Cephas, Napoleon J. Nelson, Pat Gallagher, Steven Malagari
no (11) Abby Major, Alec Ryncavage, Carl Metzgar, Joe Hogan, Joshua Kail, Kathleen Tomlinson, Natalie Mihalek, Rob Kauffman, Ryan Warner, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie
Timeline 9
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| April 13, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| March 25, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| March 25, 2026 | House | Second consideration |
| March 24, 2026 | House | Removed from table |
| March 23, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| March 23, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| March 23, 2026 | House | Reported as committed |
| October 17, 2025 | House | Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.