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Sumner County committee defers action on ‘Jackson’s Law’ landfill authority
Summary
On Jan. 5, 2026, the Health & Emergency Services Committee discussed whether to adopt 'Jackson's Law,' which would let smaller counties regulate landfills. Law Director Eric Sitler and County Mayor John Isbell said the Solid Waste Board will review the matter; the item was moved to old business for next month.
On Jan. 5, 2026, the Sumner County Health & Emergency Services Committee discussed whether the county should adopt 'Jackson's Law' — a state change that would give smaller counties an option to regulate landfills — and voted to defer the matter for further review.
Law Director Eric Sitler told the committee that 'Jackson's Law came down for smaller counties to be able to regulate' and that Sumner County currently addresses landfills through zoning. He said adoption of the statute would require a two-thirds vote. County Mayor John Isbell said the issue will be reviewed by the Solid Waste Board and that board recommendations will be sent to the appropriate committee for consideration.
After discussion, Commissioner Danny Sullivan moved, seconded by Commissioner Don Schmit, to move the landfill item to old business for next month; the motion carried unanimously. The minutes record no further detail about technical or regulatory changes in the proposed adoption.
Next steps, as recorded, are for the Solid Waste Board to examine the law and present recommendations back to the committee or another appropriate committee; the minutes show no formal vote on adopting the law at this meeting.
