SB 536-FN (2026): relative to the solid waste facility site evaluation committee.
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SB 536-FN (2026)
relative to the solid waste facility site evaluation committee.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Rochefort (R - SD1) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- March 12, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- February 3, 2026: Hearing: 02/03/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-1; CC
- March 12, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/12/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1189-FN (2026): establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.
- HB 707-FN (2026): establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.
- SB 302-FN (2025): requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners, establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee and temporarily suspends the issuance of solid waste permits by the department of environmental services, relative to the confiscation of animals from persons suspected of or charged with abuse of animals, and establishing a committee to study the animal cruelty statutes.
- HB 2-FN-A-LOCAL (2025): relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.
- HB 1189-FN (2026): establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.
- HB 707-FN (2026): establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.
- SB 302-FN (2025): requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners, establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee and temporarily suspends the issuance of solid waste permits by the department of environmental services, relative to the confiscation of animals from persons suspected of or charged with abuse of animals, and establishing a committee to study the animal cruelty statutes.