H 136
An Act prohibiting the use and sale of toxic sludge
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits the use and sale of toxic sludge, which is material generated from municipal, commercial, or industrial wastewater treatment plants, as an agricultural product. The legislation aims to regulate the application of this sludge to prevent potential environmental and public health risks. It establishes a framework for controlling the use of this material, ensuring safer practices are followed. This bill seeks to protect agricultural land and public health by restricting the application of potentially harmful substances.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use and sale of toxic sludge.
- Specifically targets sludge from municipal, commercial, and industrial wastewater treatment plants.
- Restricts the application of sludge as an agricultural product.
- Aims to regulate the handling and disposal of this material.
- Addresses potential environmental and public health concerns associated with sludge use.
Who is affected
- Agricultural sector
- Municipalities
- Commercial businesses
- Industrial facilities
- Residents and communities
Notable changes
- Establishes regulations regarding the use of sludge.
- Prevents the use of sludge as a fertilizer or soil amendment.
- Addresses concerns about the potential contamination of agricultural land and water sources.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Owens
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Bill H.136 194th (Current)
An Act prohibiting the use and sale of toxic sludge
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 136) of Steven Owens and Kristin E. Kassner for legislation to further regulate the use of sludge from a municipal, commercial or industrial wastewater treatment plant as an agricultural product. Agriculture.
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Presenters: Steven Owens , Sean Garballey
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.136
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Agriculture |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5249 (under House Rule 27) |
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