LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6342 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 7, 2023
BILL NUMBER: SB 288 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Extension of Water Service to Schools.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Niemeyer BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill allows a water or wastewater utility to extend service, without a deposit
or other adequate assurance of performance from the customer, a distance of not more than three miles to
a: (1) public school, including a charter school; or (2) nonpublic school that employs one or more employees;
that is connected to a well or septic system on July 1, 2024, for the purpose of enabling the public school or
nonpublic school to disconnect from the well or septic system.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues: To the extent a water or wastewater utility waives a deposit for an
extension of service, local school corporation expenditures could decrease.
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected: School corporations.
Information Sources:
SB 288 1 Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.
SB 288 2