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H136Introduced in the House

Prohibiting the use and sale of toxic sludge

Introduced

Introduced by Steven Owens, District 29-MID

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to further regulate the use of sludge from a municipal, commercial or industrial wastewater treatment plant as an agricultural product. Agriculture.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5249 (under House Rule 27)

March 19, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries

  4. Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-1

  5. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  6. Accompanied a study order, see H5249 (under House Rule 27)

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