SB 1931

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Mar 4, 2026

Revised Local Water District Charter of 2026

An Act Modernizing the Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973, Amending for the Purpose Certain Sections of Presidential Decree No. 198, as Amended, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill would make water‑district boards professional, protect board members and the general manager from political removal, require districts to provide sewage services, and let financially strong districts borrow money directly.

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Author · Senator

Manuel "Lito" M. LapidReceipts →

Official sources

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SBN-1931 · Sources: BatasWatch