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Committee sends RS 32256 to print to clarify municipal franchising does not bar individuals from hiring temporary waste removal
Summary
Senator Adams introduced RS 32256 to clarify that municipal franchises for bulk waste removal do not preclude individual citizens from contracting for temporary waste removal services. The committee voted to send the RS to print.
The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee voted to send RS 32256 to print. Senator Adams, identifying himself as Senator Adams of District 12 (Nampa), told the committee the RS clarifies existing statute governing municipal franchises for bulk waste removal so the language does not preclude individual citizens from contracting for temporary waste removal with private firms.
Adams said current law allows municipalities to franchise with a company for bulk waste collection and the proposed language change is intended to make explicit that individual citizens remain free to hire temporary removal services. He offered the RS for committee consideration and invited questions.
A motion to send RS 32256 to print was made by Senator Den Hartog, seconded by Senator Ben Toews; the motion carried by voice vote with no roll‑call recorded.
Committee members did not take further action beyond agreeing to print the RS; the printed bill will include clarified language and be available for public review and comment prior to any full hearing.
