SB2551Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste disposal.
Introduced by Shane Reeves, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions of this state from disposing, or contracting for the disposal of, solid waste in a landfill located outside their territorial boundaries unless the host county or host municipality in which the landfill is located has entered into a host community agreement approving such disposal; applies to all contracts entered into for the disposal of solid waste on or after July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
Where it stands
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
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