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Committee introduces bill to regulate commercial application of biosolids
Summary
Representative Fairchild introduced RS 29 65, a proposal to create a permitting and regulatory framework for commercial application of biosolids and organic waste on land; the committee affirmed the request to introduce the bill and received committee-wide announcements and reports.
Representative Fairchild introduced RS 29 65 on behalf of Representative Barrett to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, saying the bill "would establish a strict permitting and regulatory framework for the commercial application of biosolids and organic waste on land." The chair affirmed the request to introduce the bill, completing the procedural step to add it for committee consideration.
The measure as described in the meeting seeks to regulate how biosolids and other organic waste are applied to land for commercial purposes. No fiscal numbers, amendments, or formal vote tally on the substance of the bill were presented during the session. The chair solicited questions; none were raised before the introduction request was affirmed.
The committee also received related administrative items in the same meeting, including distribution of annual reports and scheduling notes for upcoming bills. The committee will consider next steps, including waiting for fiscal number assignments before working bills in detail.
The committee adjourned after brief announcements.
