BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5476: Composting/nuisance lawsuits

Concerning the protection of composting from nuisance lawsuits.

Summary

Confirms that composting activities are recognized as agricultural activities and protected from nuisance lawsuits.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to protection of composting from nuisance lawsuits;

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

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 22, 2019First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5476 (2025–26) Responsible bidder criteria · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5476 (2023–24) Agricultural overtime · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5476 (2021–22) State v. Blake decision · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 311, Laws of 2021
SB 5476 (2017–18) State need grant eligibility · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5476 (2015–16) Firearm dealer deliveries · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5476 (2013–14) News/independent contractors · Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2013
SB 5476 (2011–12) School bus depreciation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5476 (2009–10) Abolishing the death penalty · Did not pass · died in committee