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Senate passes bill to open temporary project waste container market to competition
Summary
The Idaho Senate approved legislation clarifying municipal authority over temporary project-specific waste containers, allowing open competition for those services. The bill passed 25-9 with one absent after debate about local franchising and business costs.
The Idaho Senate on Feb. 25 passed Senate Bill 10‑73, a measure to clarify state law so that cities may not bar competition for temporary, project-specific waste containers. The bill passed on final reading by a roll call vote of 25 in favor, 9 opposed and 1 absent.
Supporters said the bill narrows the scope of municipal exclusive franchise authority and allows temporary, project-based container services to compete in the marketplace, which they argued will lower costs…
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