SB 1263 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Solid Waste Disposal - As introduced, creates exception to the state regulation of biosolids by authorizing the legislative body of Grundy County to regulate such activities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 68, Chapter 211; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.

SB 1263 allows Grundy County (population 13,500-13,550 per 2020 census) to regulate the land application of biosolids instead of state authorities. It amends Tennessee law to grant Grundy County's legislative body direct authority over this specific activity, removing it from state regulatory oversight under Title 69. The bill explicitly targets counties within this narrow population range, excluding all other counties from this exception. This change modifies existing state regulations without altering the broader policy on biosolids management.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Janice Bowling
RRepublican
TN
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