Supervisors press legislators on biosolids authority and limits on development sunsets

Dec 1, 2025

Several supervisors urged the delegation to allow local action on biosolids application and to stop repeatedly extending sunset provisions for long‑stalled development approvals that can lead to outdated projects being built under old rules.

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During the legislative briefing, multiple supervisors raised constituent concerns about biosolids (often called 'sludge') and asked the delegation for permission or authority for local governments to allow or regulate biosolids application so counties could help constituents without new state spending.

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