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

SB 1657: 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 February 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1657 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 14, 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: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).