This bill establishes a maximum allowable increase for solid waste collection and disposal rates charged by governmental entities, setting the cap at either 2% above the previous year's rates or the percentage increase in the consumer price index for the Midwest region, whichever is lower. It specifies that any planned rate increases for debt repayment incurred before July 1, 2025, are excluded from this limit. If a proposed rate increase exceeds the established limits, it must be approved by voters in the jurisdiction during the next general election, with refunds mandated for any overcharges if the increase is rejected.

Additionally, the bill introduces a property tax rebate for real property owners who opt out of using government-provided solid waste services when those services are offered without a fee. The rebate amount corresponds to the portion of property taxes allocated for solid waste services in the previous fiscal year. Property owners must apply for the rebate, providing necessary information about their alternative waste disposal service, and the rebate will continue annually unless the owner opts back into the government service or changes property ownership.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28G.4, 331.465, 331.461