SB1657Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 1-3-105; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 43; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to waste from waste water facilities.
Introduced by Todd Gardenhire, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires local approval of a tipping fee for application of sludge from water treatment plants onto agricultural lands, with proceeds earmarked for water treatment facilities, as a condition of such applications continuing in a locality; places a moratorium on certain permits in jurisdictions that do not provide such local approval. - Amends TCA Section 1-3-105; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 43; Title 68 and Title 69.
Where it stands
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
February 11, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 2/11/2026
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
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