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ColoradoSB26-0162026 Regular SessionSenate

Prohibit Discharge Preproduction Plastic Materials

Sponsored By: Katie Wallace (Democratic), Lesley Smith (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Meghan Lukens (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Natural Resources & EnvironmentPublic HealthWater

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Colorado bans plastic pellet discharges

Beginning August 12, 2027, facilities that make, use, package, or transport raw preproduction plastics, such as pellets, flakes, fibers, or powders, cannot discharge them into state waters, wastewater, storm water, or runoff. Treatment works under the federal Clean Water Act are not covered, and the ban does not include pieces from broken finished plastic products. The Water Quality Control Division cannot issue permits for these discharges. Reckless, knowing, intentional, or criminally negligent discharges can be charged as criminal pollution. If a referendum petition is filed, the law takes effect only if voters approve it in the November 2026 election.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Javier Mabrey

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/30/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/20/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/20/2026House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    3/20/2026House

  5. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    3/18/2026Senate

  6. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/17/2026House

  7. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/16/2026House

  8. House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/11/2026House

  9. Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

    2/18/2026House

  10. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/17/2026Senate

  11. Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 02/17/2026 - No Amendments

    2/13/2026Senate

  12. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    2/12/2026Senate

  13. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/12/2026 - No Amendments

    2/10/2026Senate

  14. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/10/2026 - No Amendments

    2/9/2026Senate

  15. Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/4/2026Senate

  16. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

    1/14/2026Senate

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