Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1724: Water Pollution - As introduced, requires local approval of a tipping fee for application of sludge from water treatment plants onto agricultural lands, with proceeds earmarked for water treatment facilities, as a condition of such applications continuing in a locality; places a moratorium on certain permits in jurisdictions that do not provide such local approval. - Amends TCA Section 1-3-105; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 43; Title 68 and Title 69.

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1724 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Water Pollution - As introduced, requires local approval of a tipping fee for application of sludge from water treatment plants onto agricultural lands, with proceeds earmarked for water treatment facilities, as a condition of such applications continuing in a locality; places a moratorium on certain permits in jurisdictions that do not provide such local approval. - Amends TCA Section 1-3-105; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 43; Title 68 and Title 69. Primary sponsor: Ron Travis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ron Travis (Republican).