Bill > HB1122

This bill creates a specific exception to state regulations for biosolids (treated sewage sludge used as fertilizer) in Grundy County, Tennessee, by granting the county's legislative body the authority to prohibit or regulate the land application of biosolids. Specifically, the bill amends three sections of Tennessee law to allow Grundy County (which has a population between 13,500 and 13,550 according to the 2020 federal census) to override state-level regulations regarding biosolids. The changes remove state preemption for this specific county, enabling local officials to create their own rules about how and where biosolids can be applied to land, which would typically be regulated at the state level. This means Grundy County can now create more stringent local restrictions on biosolids application than the state currently allows, giving the county more control over environmental and agricultural practices within its jurisdiction. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the legislature's determination that public welfare requires these changes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1122&ga=114