SB 147 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Revise solid waste and construction and demolition debris laws

Summary
To amend sections 343.01, 343.011, 343.012, 343.022, 343.08, 3714.07, 3714.073, 3734.521, 3734.53, 3734.56, 3734.57, and 3734.574 and to enact section 3734.522 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws governing the transfer and disposal of solid waste and construction and demolition debris and to provide for new procedures governing a county's withdrawal from a joint solid waste management district.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Sep 2025
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Signed Sep 30, 2025
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As Passed by the House As Enrolled · 6 edits · Jul 1, 2025
MODERATE
This bill amends Ohio's solid waste management laws to clarify procedures for counties withdrawing from or joining joint solid waste management districts, update fee structures for construction and demolition debris disposal, and establish new authority for districts to levy fees on out-of-district waste disposal under specific conditions. The changes aim to improve district flexibility, enhance funding mechanisms, and ensure consistent enforcement of waste management regulations across the state.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of solid waste management districts by clarifying withdrawal and joinder procedures, adding new fee categories for construction and demolition debris, and modifying how districts can regulate waste disposal from outside their boundaries.
REQUIREMENT

Updated procedures for counties withdrawing from joint solid waste districts, including specific timelines for approval, fund division, and district dissolution when only one county remains.

New requirements for districts to conduct public hearings and publish notices before fixing or changing rates and charges for solid waste services.

FISCAL

New fee structure for construction and demolition debris disposal with three tiers based on waste origin (in-district, in-state, out-of-state), ranging from $1-$4 per ton, with proceeds distributed to health districts, environmental protection agency, and waste management funds.

ENFORCEMENT

Expanded district authority to prohibit or limit receipt of solid wastes generated outside the district when capacity is insufficient, subject to director approval and specific conditions including good faith negotiation efforts.

DEFINITION

Clarified definitions of 'solid wastes' and 'facility' to include or exclude scrap tire management based on district policy committee decisions and plan approval status.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified eligibility criteria for regional solid waste management authorities, including new board member requirements representing industrial generators and citizen interests.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2025 · House Jun 11, 2025

How they voted

330
Passed
Total votes 33
Apr 9, 2025
D Democratic9
9 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 24, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Sent To The Governor
legislature
Jun 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred in House amendments
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced
Reported - Amended
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
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Photo of Bill Reineke
Bill Reineke
RRepublican
OH
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