SB 1944 (Baxley) and CS/HB 1241 (Hawkins) prohibit local governments from seeking liquidated damages, administrative fees, or other similar charges against a solid waste management or recycling entity for action or inaction during a local, state or federal emergency. SB 1944 also caps the amount of liquidated damages, administrative fees, or other similar charges that may be sought against a waste or recycling company to 50% of the amount billed to the customer for collection services at the daily rate. The bills apply to contracts executed or renewed on or after July 1, 2022. (O’Hara)