Bill would make CARB landfill monitoring data public; no opposition in committee

A representative presented AB 26 74 (Landfill Data Transparency Act) to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and said the bill would require the California Air Resources Board to post landfill temperature and monitoring data it already receives publicly on its website. The presenter emphasized the bill does not impose new monitoring duties on landfill operators or create additional reporting obligations; it simply requires public posting of existing CARB data.

Witnesses and representatives from California Against Waste and other supporters spoke in favor in the hearing room. Committee members asked routine questions, and the presenter said there was bipartisan support and no in-room opposition. The committee then moved the matter and recorded roll-call votes; members recorded 'aye' and the chair announced the bill "is out" following the vote.