Establishes state composting programs
Summary
Requires all state agencies to establish a composting program in buildings owned, occupied or operated by such agencies; allows such agencies to arrange for collection of compostable waste by a private carter, transport such waste itself or process such waste on-site; requires reports on the costs and effectiveness of such programs.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 9, 2025
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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What changed between versions
S7809
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MODERATE
The bill was renumbered to S 7809-A and updated to reflect its progression through the legislative process. The core policy changes introduce new exemptions for state agencies, allowing them to skip composting requirements if a building produces very little waste, lacks local infrastructure, or has environmental conditions that prevent decomposition. Additionally, the reporting deadline was extended from 2026 to 2030, and agencies must now include an estimate of waste collected in their reports.
Scope change
The bill now explicitly exempts buildings where compliance is infeasible due to low waste volume, lack of local infrastructure, or extreme environmental conditions, and it exempts buildings located in municipalities that already have their own composting programs.
ELIGIBILITY
Added exemptions for buildings with minimal compostable waste, limited local infrastructure, or environmental conditions that hinder decomposition.
Added an exemption for buildings located in municipalities that have established their own composting programs.
REQUIREMENT
Changed the reporting requirement to include an estimate of the amount of compostable waste collected.
Added a requirement for agencies to re-evaluate non-compliant buildings every five years and submit updated explanations.
TIMELINE
Extended the deadline for the department's first public report from December 2026 to December 2030.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 10, 2025
How they voted
43–15
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 10, 2025
D
Democratic41
90% Yea
R
Republican22
68% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
3
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7809A
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 28, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
May 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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