Solid Waste Disposal - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," which requires producers of goods to participate in a responsibility organization for recycling, reuse, and composting of certain packaging material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
SB 269, the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," requires producers of packaging materials to join a producer responsibility organization (PRO) that manages recycling, reuse, and composting programs for covered packaging. It directly affects packaging manufacturers and distributors (excluding specific exemptions like medical or long-term storage packaging) by mandating their financial and operational involvement in waste diversion systems. Key provisions establish a statewide PRO to fund local recycling infrastructure, divert packaging waste from landfills, and recover materials for a circular economy - creating jobs while requiring producers to cover costs for collection and processing. The bill excludes certain packaging types (e.g., medical products, beverage containers under future deposit systems) and defines "covered services" to include curbside collection and drop-off centers for households, schools, and small nonprofits.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes
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Total actions
23
Key actions
6
Committee
8
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Energy, Ag & Nat''l Resources Committee on 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Government Operations Committee to 2026
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/26/2025
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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