SB 2547 Solid Waste Disposal - As enacted, makes various changes to law relative to solid waste disposal, including, but not limited to, declaring that it is the policy of this state to plan for sufficient landfill capacity to dispose of solid waste that is not recovered or recycled; requiring each solid waste region to develop a plan that includes a narrative identifying where waste will be disposed and managed for the next 10 years; and requiring each solid waste region to submit a new or revised plan by July 1, 2028. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
Latest: Apr 21, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 814
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/2/2026 Passed
78 yes · 0 no · 12 other
Apr 2, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/2/2026 Passed
78 yes · 0 no · 12 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | – |
| Democratic | 14 | 6 |
| Republican | 62 | 6 |
How each member voted (90)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
2 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/23/2026 Passed
24 yes · 0 no · 3 other
Mar 23, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/23/2026 Passed
24 yes · 0 no · 3 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 3 |
| Republican | 22 | – |
How each member voted (27)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Senate: SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/11/2026 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
Mar 11, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/11/2026 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 |
| Republican | 7 |
How each member voted (9)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Where it stands
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 24, Nays 0, PNV 3
Apr 2, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., Ayes 78, Nays 0, PNV 12
Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 9, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (24 actions)
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 2, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
- Feb 25, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
- Mar 4, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026
- Mar 5, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Mar 11, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Mar 20, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
- Mar 23, 2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0706)
- Mar 23, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 24, Nays 0, PNV 3
- Mar 23, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0818)
- Mar 23, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 23, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 26, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 2, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0781)
- Apr 2, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 2, 2026HousePassed H., Ayes 78, Nays 0, PNV 12
- Apr 6, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 6, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 9, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 10, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 21, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- Apr 29, 2026Effective date(s) 04/21/2026
- Apr 29, 2026Pub. Ch. 814
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