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 three members being active wastewater treatment plant operators and one member from a private corporation or industry. Additionally, the "Solid Waste Licensing Committee" will also be reduced from seven to five voting members, with similar adjustments in the composition of its members. The bill also introduces new titles for these committees and modifies the roles of certain members, such as reducing the number of solid waste management facility operators from three to two.

Furthermore, 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 changes 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 Original - 2-20-2025 10:53 AM: 8-5-204(a), 8-6-904(a), 8-6-905(2), 8-6-2010(a)
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)
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)