Sewage sludge; local authority to test and monitor land application within its political boundaries.

Passed on 4/13/26

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From the Legislature

Local authority to test and monitor the land application of sewage sludge within its political boundaries. Allows a locality to provide for testing and monitoring for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, as defined in relevant law, of the land application of sewage sludge within its political boundaries using an applicable test method established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The bill prohibits any expenses from such testing and monitoring from being eligible for reimbursement from the Sludge Management Fund.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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17 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 9

4:00 PM

House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Chesapeake Hearing

Feb 11

9:00 AM

House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Hearing

Feb 24

8:00 AM

Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources-Water Usage Hearing

Feb 24

7:00 PM

Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 4

9:30 AM

Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing