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

SB 269: Solid Waste Disposal - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," which requires producers of goods to participate in a responsibility organization for recycling, reuse, and composting of certain packaging material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

Plain-language summary

SB 269 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Solid Waste Disposal - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," which requires producers of goods to participate in a responsibility organization for recycling, reuse, and composting of certain packaging material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211. Primary sponsor: Steve Southerland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steve Southerland (Republican).