Introduced
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To establish that yard clippings at a compost facility for eventual use that follows generally accepted agricultural practices are not defined as “solid waste,” and so are not subject to the more stringent regulations that apply to solid waste. However, such a facility would be subject to registration, reporting requirements, and a $1,000 fee.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that establishes regulations and fees for "composting facilities".
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To establish that yard clippings at a compost facility for eventual use that follows generally accepted agricultural practices are not defined as “solid waste,” and so are not subject to the more stringent regulations that apply to solid waste. However, such a facility would be subject to registration, regulation, reporting requirements, and a $600 fee every three years.
Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that imposes additional regulations and limitations for various forms of yard waste composting, and requires specific procedures for the different kinds of operations.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To replace the committee substitute for the bill with one that contains all of its additional regulations but with minor revisions to various details.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 98 to 10 (details)
To establish regulations and limitations for various forms of yard waste composting, and require specific procedures for the different kinds of operations. Yard clippings at a compost facility for eventual use that follows generally accepted agricultural practices would not defined as “solid waste,” and so would not subject to the more stringent regulations that apply to solid waste. However, yard waste composting facilities would be subject to registration, regulation, reporting requirements, and a $600 fee every three years.
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill, which adds additional new regulations on yard waste composting.
Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)
