Relating to the regulation of composting facilities by certain counties.
HB 4086 allows counties without municipalities requiring food waste diversion to prohibit composting facilities within 3,281 feet of water sources like streams, drains, or recharge areas. It specifically applies to counties that don’t already mandate restaurants to divert food scraps from landfills. The bill defines "composting facilities" as operations handling yard waste, food scraps, and other organic materials from businesses or institutions. This restriction aims to protect water supplies by limiting facility locations near critical water resources. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
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Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environmental Regulation
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
P
Stan Gerdes
RRepublican
P
Trey Wharton
RRepublican
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