HB707 Establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.
Establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Proper waste site evaluation protects property values and prevents costly environmental contamination.
Your Community
Gives communities a formal voice in waste facility siting decisions that significantly impact local quality of life.
Your Freedom
Empowers communities to participate in decisions about waste facilities being placed near their homes.
Status
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1932s and 2026-3050s (Rep. J. Aron): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/21/2026 House Journal 14
Voted Yes
0 R
Voted No
0 R
Sponsor
Kelley Potenza (R)
The Short Version
Creates a committee to evaluate proposed solid waste sites, similar to how power plant sites are reviewed. This gives communities more say in where landfills and waste facilities are located and ensures environmental review.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Communities near proposed waste sites
- ▲ Property owners
- ▲ Environmental protection
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Waste management companies facing additional review requirements
Roll Call Detail (1 vote)
Every recorded floor vote on this bill, with each legislator's individual vote. Click a name to see that rep's full record.
YES = Adopt this amendment. NO = Reject this amendment.
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Voted Yea (12)
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