An act relating to the use of septage, sludge, and biosolids
H 303 bans the land application of septage (septic tank waste), sludge (wastewater treatment byproduct), and biosolids (treated sewage solids) for agricultural use. It also prohibits selling compost or soil products containing these materials. The law applies directly to farmers, waste treatment facilities, and businesses producing agricultural products. The ban takes effect July 1, 2025, replacing current testing requirements for land application.
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Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action Feb 21, 2025
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Feb 21, 2025
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
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Carol Ode
DDemocratic
P
Carolyn Branagan
RRepublican
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Casey Toof
RRepublican
P
Debbie Dolgin
RRepublican
P
Esme Cole
DDemocratic
P
Greg Burtt
RRepublican
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Heather Surprenant
DDemocratic
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Jed Lipsky
IIndependent
P
John O'Brien
DDemocratic
P
Jubilee McGill
DDemocratic
P
Leland Morgan
RRepublican
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Mark Higley
RRepublican
P
Michelle Bos-Lun
DDemocratic
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Mike Tagliavia
RRepublican
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Richard Nelson
RRepublican
P
Rob North
RRepublican
P
Tom Burditt
RRepublican
P
Tom Charlton
RRepublican
P
Zak Harvey
RRepublican
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