Co-sponsors, Representatives Smith and Lukens, introduced and explained House Bill 26-016 Prohibit Discharge Preproduction Plastic Materials. The bill prohibits the discharge of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials through land application or into state waters, wastewater, storm water runoff, or other runoff.

The committee asked the bill sponsors questions.

Charlotte Dreizen, representing Plastics Industry Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Lindsay Stovall, representing American Chemistry Council, testified in opposition to the bill.

The committee asked the panel of witnesses questions.

Danny Katz, representing CoPIRG (Colorado Public Interest Research Group), testified in support of the bill. Kyra Searcy, representing COPIRG, testified in support of the bill. Rachel Jaeger, representing Environment Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Nicholas Jimroglou, representing High Country River Rafters, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Ryan Call, representing Eco-Cycle, testified in support of the bill.

The committee asked the panel of witnesses questions.

Samantha Saverin, representing Just Zero, testified in support of the bill. Shaina Oliver, representing Colorado Moms Clean Air Force, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony is included as Attachment H.

The sponsors reviewed their amendments.

Clare Haffner, Office of Legislative Legal Services, answered questions from the committee.

The sponsors gave closing comments on the bill. The committee gave closing comments on the bill.