HB1724In Committee

Amends TCA Section 1-3-105; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 43; Title 68 and Title 69.

Tennessee HB1724 requires local government approval for the imposition of a tipping fee associated with the application of sludge from water treatment plants onto agricultural lands, with the generated proceeds designated for water treatment facilities. The bill affects local jurisdictions that manage sludge application practices and imposes a moratorium on certain permits in areas that do not obtain the required local approval. Key provisions include the stipulation of local approval as a condition for continued sludge application and the earmarking of fees for water treatment facility funding.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1724 requires local government approval for the imposition of a tipping fee associated with the application of sludge from water treatment plants onto agricultural lands, with the generated proceeds designated for water treatment facilities. The bill affects local jurisdictions that manage sludge application practices and imposes a moratorium on certain permits in areas that do not obtain the required local approval. Key provisions include the stipulation of local approval as a condition for continued sludge application and the earmarking of fees for water treatment facility funding.

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Sponsor

Travis, Ron

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 20, 2026

Last Action

January 22, 2026

Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

Subjects
Water PollutionMunicipal GovernmentLocal Government, GeneralEnvironment and Conservation, Department ofCounty Government

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