Relating to municipal solid waste management services contracts; limiting the amount of a fee.

HB 1227 limits municipal franchise fees for solid waste management services to no more than 2% of a provider’s gross receipts from services within the municipality. It also prevents cities and counties from restricting entities from contracting with licensed waste haulers for domestic septage, grease trap waste, or commercial/industrial waste management. The bill applies only to new contracts entered on or after September 1, 2025. It directly affects municipalities setting fees and waste management companies providing services under municipal contracts. The legislation aims to cap costs for service providers while promoting competitive contracting options.