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ID H0882

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds definition of "flow control" as any governmental method compelling solid waste haulers to process or dispose of waste at a designated facility

  • Grants boards of county commissioners authority to enact flow control measures to protect public investment in solid waste facilities, reduce county liabilities, avoid creation of underutilized publicly funded assets, ensure environmental compliance, and promote public health

  • Requires counties to complete an independent professional study before enacting flow control, including financial impact analysis, cost-benefit analysis, liability evaluation, compliance verification, environmental assessment, and alternatives review; counties in regional solid waste districts are exempt from this study requirement

  • Mandates public presentation of the flow control study with adequate notice and opportunity for public comment before any final decision

  • Declares an emergency with effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding county solid waste disposal sites.

SOLID WASTE

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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