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SB 265

TO REDUCE AND MODIFY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LICENSING COMMITTEE RELATING TO WASTEWATER AND THE LICENSING COMMITTEE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE; AND TO AMEND THE APPRENTICESHIP LICENSES IN SOLID WASTE LICENSING.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Zack Gramlich and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas reduces licensing committee membership for wastewater and solid waste industries and amends apprenticeship requirements, potentially affecting regulatory oversight and workforce entry standards.

Notification that SB265 is now Act 294
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Bill Summary · SB 265

Legislative bill overview

SB 265 restructures the composition of Arkansas's wastewater and solid waste licensing committees by reducing membership numbers and modifying their structure. The bill also amends apprenticeship licensing requirements within the solid waste licensing framework.

Why is this important

Licensing committees directly oversee professional standards and regulatory compliance in waste management industries, affecting both business operations and environmental/public health protections. Changes to committee composition can shift decision-making authority between industry representatives, government officials, and public interest advocates, impacting how strictly or leniently regulations are enforced.

Potential points of contention

  • Reduced oversight capacity: Smaller committees may struggle to adequately review applications and complaints, potentially slowing regulatory processes or reducing thoroughness
  • Representation concerns: Modified membership structures could shift power dynamics between industry stakeholders, government agencies, and consumer/environmental representatives
  • Apprenticeship standards: Changes to apprenticeship licensing may affect workforce training quality and entry barriers for new workers in solid waste management

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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