Disposal of Preproduction Plastic Materials
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning prohibiting the disposal of preproduction plastic materials at a location that does not have a certificate of designation to operate as a solid waste disposal site and facility.
Bill Summary:
Senate Bill 26-016, enacted in 2026, prohibits a person from disposing of preproduction plastic materials at a location that does not have federal interim status, a federal permit granted pursuant to the federal 'Solid Waste Disposal Act', or a state permit for the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste at a hazardous waste site.
The bill removes this prohibition and instead prohibits the disposal of preproduction plastic materials at a location that is not a solid wastes disposal site and facility with a certificate of designation.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Lisa Cutter
Senator
Katie Wallace
Representative
Meghan Lukens
Representative
Lesley Smith
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-171 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-171 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
55
AYE
8
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
2
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/08/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/07/2026 | House | House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/30/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment |
| 04/30/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/29/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/27/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/20/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
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