SB0269

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste.

Introduced·1/23/25

Establishes a producer responsibility program for packaging materials in Tennessee.

The Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act establishes a producer responsibility program for packaging materials in Tennessee. The act requires producers to join a producer responsibility organization (PRO) or submit an individual producer responsibility program plan. The Department of Environment and Conservation will review and approve producer responsibility plans. The act outlines requirements for producer responsibility plans, including needs assessments, performance standards, and financing mechanisms. The act also establishes an advisory board to advise the department and PROs.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 11

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

Mar 11

Senate

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

Mar 11

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 11

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee