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.
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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Travis, Ron
114th General Assembly
January 20, 2026
January 22, 2026
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee