Amended Senate Bill No. 147 proposes comprehensive changes to the management of solid waste and construction debris within the Revised Code. Key amendments include the establishment of new procedures for counties to withdraw from joint solid waste management districts, requiring a memorandum of understanding to be executed alongside resolutions of approval or disapproval. The bill also sets a minimum population requirement of 120,000 for the formation of joint districts, clarifies the roles of county commissioners and boards of directors, and introduces provisions for the enforcement of solid waste management plans, particularly regarding the acceptance of out-of-district waste. Additionally, it allows for the appropriation of fees from disposal activities by municipal corporations and townships, while establishing new fee structures for construction and demolition debris disposal.

The bill further streamlines the processes for forming and modifying joint solid waste management districts, including the unification of districts and the management of solid waste facilities. It mandates that solid waste management plans include specific timelines for facility expansions and recycling programs, while also introducing new fees for solid waste transfer and disposal. Notably, the bill replaces outdated legal language with gender-neutral terms and clarifies the authority of boards to enter contracts related to solid waste management. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the governance, financial management, and operational efficiency of solid waste management practices across the state.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 343.01, 343.011, 343.012, 343.022, 343.08, 3714.07, 3714.073, 3734.521, 3734.53, 3734.56, 3734.57, 3734.574
As Reported By Senate Committee: 343.01, 343.011, 343.012, 343.022, 343.08, 3714.07, 3714.073, 3734.521, 3734.53, 3734.56, 3734.57, 3734.574
As Passed By Senate: 343.01, 343.011, 343.012, 343.022, 343.08, 3714.07, 3714.073, 3734.521, 3734.53, 3734.56, 3734.57, 3734.574