BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 5751: Sewage sludge regulation

Regulating sewage sludge.

Summary

  • Any person who discharges, deposits, sprays or otherwise places sludge on land or vegetation or contracts someone to perform the service is strictly liable for damages resulting in reduced property values, harm to wildlife and fisheries resources, sickness from noxious odors, loss of aesthetic value and beauty, toxicity to land and water and emotional distress.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5751), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 19, 1991
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
February 19, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5751 in other sessions

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