Bill > HB0667

This bill establishes an Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste in Tennessee, which will be composed of 15 members including the governor, legislative committee chairs, and 12 additional members appointed by the speakers of the senate and house of representatives. The task force's primary mission is to examine and review innovative processes for solid waste disposition, including areas like landfilling, recycling, incineration, agricultural uses, and energy production. Members must have expertise in solid waste management, and their terms will run from their appointment date until June 30, 2029. The task force is authorized to conduct hearings, receive public input, and even travel outside the state to gather information. Non-legislative members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for travel expenses, while legislative members will receive standard legislative expense reimbursement. The task force is required to produce an annual report by June 15th each year from 2026 to 2029, which is intended to be published on the general assembly's website. Additionally, the bill allows the state's waste management department to accept voluntary contributions and grants from private companies to support recycling infrastructure and composting projects. The bill allocates $100,000 from existing solid waste management funds to support the task force's operations, though it specifies that no funds will be obligated without specific appropriation by the general appropriations act.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0667&ga=114