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This ordinance amends Chapter 10 of the Metropolitan Code of Law to establish the Metropolitan Government Department of Waste Services. The new department is intended to oversee waste management services within the metropolitan government. The bill was passed following committee approvals and amendments.

An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Metropolitan Code of Law to create the Metropolitan Government Department of Waste Services.

11 sponsors
Introduced 4/24/2025Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 6/3/2025

What it does

  • 1Creation of the Metropolitan Government Department of Waste Services within Chapter 10 of the Metropolitan Code of Law
  • 2Assignment of responsibilities related to waste management to the new department
  • 3Incorporation of amendments approved by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

This ordinance amends Chapter 10 of the Metropolitan Code of Law to establish the Metropolitan Government Department of Waste Services. The new department is intended to oversee waste management services within the metropolitan government. The bill was passed following committee approvals and amendments.

Affects
Metropolitan Government Department of Waste ServicesMetropolitan Council

Activity timeline

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  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-819

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-819

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-819

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-819

Legislative history

6/4/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
6/3/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/20/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Parker moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Parker offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Parker moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
5/20/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/20/2025
Government Operations and Regulations Committee
Referred without comment
5/19/2025
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
5/6/2025
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
4/29/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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