This is one of the bills resulting from the work of interim study groups. The extraterritorial jurisdiction group examined issues raised by Rep. Noel in the 2018 session via HB 135, which reduced jurisdiction of first-class cities over their watershed. 

SB 17 refines the jurisdiction of a city of the first class. A first class city would have jurisdiction over the entire watershed within the county of origin. To exercise jurisdiction outside of the county of origin, the municipality would need written agreement with all municipalities and counties that have jurisdiction over the area where the watershed is located. If a municipality wishes to enact an ordinance under this section of code after July 1, 2019, it must hold a public hearing and notify the public, the Division of Drinking Water, and the Division of Water Quality at least 10 days in advance. It must also provide a copy of the ordinance to each affected entity and include it in its drinking water source protection plan.