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House approves anti–flow-control measure for solid waste after debate over contracts and sunset

Utah House of Representatives · March 4, 2008
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The House passed third substitute Senate Bill 46 to restrict local flow-control rules that require garbage to go to a jurisdiction-controlled facility; an amendment to shorten the sunset failed after members raised concerns about contracts with Hill Air Force Base and bond repayment.

The Utah House approved third substitute Senate Bill 46, aimed at limiting local "flow-control" ordinances that require collected solid waste to be taken to a specific facility.

Sponsor Representative Erkhart described the measure as permitting market competition for waste-hauling services by preventing jurisdictions from mandating where waste must be delivered, except in narrow circumstances. He said the bill was…

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