HB1478Introduced in the House
Requiring the department of environmental services to revise the rules for proposed new landfills.
Introduced by Kelley Potenza, District 19-STR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring the department of environmental services to revise the rules for proposed new landfills.
Where it stands
Refer to Interim Study, Regular Calendar 13Y-9N, Motion Adopted; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Refer to Interim Study · May 7, 2026
13
Yes
9
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
24 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Rochefort | 1 | No |
| Timothy Lang | 2 | Yes |
| Mark McConkey | 3 | Yes |
| David Watters | 4 | No |
| Suzanne Prentiss | 5 | No |
| James Gray | 6 | Yes |
| Daniel Innis | 7 | Yes |
| Ruth Ward | 8 | Yes |
| Denise Ricciardi | 9 | Absent |
| Donovan Fenton | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture House Journal 1 P. 22
Public Hearing: 02/24/2026 01:00 pm GP 153
Full Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0975h 03/03/2026 (Vote 12-1; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 17
Amendment # 2026-0975h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 34
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0975h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 34
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:30 am; Senate Calendar 14
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026, Vote 4-1; Senate Calendar 17
Refer to Interim Study, Regular Calendar 13Y-9N, Motion Adopted; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
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