Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 1227 limits the fees municipalities can charge franchisees providing solid waste management services to no more than two percent of gross receipts. Additionally, the bill ensures entities have the right to contract with independent waste haulers for commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential waste management, preventing exclusive municipal or franchise agreements from restricting this choice​.
Author (1)
Gary Gates
Contact the Author
Rep. Gary Gates
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0657
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.322
E-Mail:
