Requiring a landfill permit applicant to submit a report listing...
Requiring a landfill permit applicant to submit a report listing potential harms and benefits of the project.
HB215 is a bill that requires landfill permit applicants to submit a detailed report outlining both the potential benefits and harms of their proposed projects. This report would help decision-makers evaluate the environmental and community impacts of new landfills. The bill affects landfill developers and local communities that might be impacted by new landfill projects. It aims to ensure that the benefits and risks are transparently communicated, allowing for informed decisions.
The bill has progressed through various stages in the legislative process. It was introduced on January 7, 2025, and passed a committee report on February 19, 2025. Following this, it was referred to the Finance Committee on March 6, 2025. Several committee meetings and work sessions have been held to discuss the bill, including a work session on October 2, 2025.
Key actions include the adoption of an amendment on March 6, 2025, and the bill being retained in committee on April 2, 2025. The most recent activity was a work session on September 18, 2025. The bill is currently under review and is moving through the legislative process.
