This bill proposes significant changes to the membership structure of the Licensing Committees for both wastewater and solid waste management in Arkansas. Specifically, the "Wastewater Licensing Committee" will be reduced from eight to five members, with adjustments to the composition of its members, including a decrease in the number of active wastewater treatment plant operators from three to two and a reduction in the number of members from private corporations or industries from two to one. Similarly, the "Solid Waste Licensing Committee" will also be reduced from seven to five voting members, with changes in the representation of solid waste management facility operators and the roles of municipal and county employees.

Additionally, the bill amends the apprenticeship licensing for solid waste management, changing the duration of apprenticeship licenses from one year to two years. It also expands the eligibility criteria for individuals applying for training as environmental officers to include employees of planning and development districts. These modifications aim to streamline the licensing process and enhance the effectiveness of the committees in overseeing environmental quality and waste management in the state.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB265 V2 - 2-25-2025 10:21 AM: 8-5-204(a), 8-6-904(a), 8-6-905(2), 8-6-2010(a)
Old version SB265 V3 - 3-5-2025 01:50 PM: 8-5-204(a), 8-6-904(a), 8-6-905(2), 8-6-2010(a)
Old version SB265 Original - 2-20-2025 10:53 AM: 8-5-204(a), 8-6-904(a), 8-6-905(2), 8-6-2010(a)
SB 265: 8-5-204(a), 8-6-904(a), 8-6-905(2), 8-6-2010(a)
Act 294: 8-5-204(a), 8-6-904(a), 8-6-905(2), 8-6-2010(a)