Composting/Zoned for Agricultural Purposes/Allow

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

This Act allows for the composting of yard waste, food residuals, and other organic materials on property zoned for agricultural purposes. County governments may limit the square footage allowed for this activity, but must allow for at least 5000 square feet per 4 acres of property.

Every action

9 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. May 20, 2026CommitteeIntroduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House · House Agriculture
2. Jun 10, 2026CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 9 On Its Merits · House Agriculture
3. Jun 24, 2026HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 431 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
4. Jun 24, 2026HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 431 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
5. Jun 24, 2026HousePassed By House. Votes: 30 YES 10 NO 1 ABSENT30–10 vote
6. Jun 24, 2026CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee in Senate · Senate Executive
7. Jun 25, 2026CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits · Senate Executive
8. Jun 30, 2026SenatePassed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
9. Jul 23, 2026GovernorSigned by Governor

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 0 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.

• WB William BushD Primary sponsor · District 29
• KL Kyra L. HoffnerD Joint sponsor · District 14