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ColoradoSB26-1712026 Regular SessionSenate

Disposal of Preproduction Plastic Materials

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

Signed by Governor

Natural Resources & Environment

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New disposal rules for preproduction plastic materials

Beginning August 12, 2027, Colorado requires preproduction plastic materials to be disposed of only at designated solid-waste sites or facilities. The disposal location must hold a certificate of designation. This replaces the earlier requirement for specified federal permits or interim status and a state hazardous-waste permit. A referendum petition filed within 90 days after the 2026 legislative session's final adjournment triggers a voter-approval requirement. The law or challenged part then takes effect August 12, 2027, only with voter approval at the November 2026 election. The law creates no new fees or direct household payments.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 110 • No: 10

House vote • 5/9/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 55 • No: 8

House vote • 5/7/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-171 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/30/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 33 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/27/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-171 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/29/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/20/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/20/2026House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/20/2026House

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/9/2026House

  6. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    5/8/2026House

  7. House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    5/7/2026House

  8. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/30/2026Senate

  9. Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

    4/30/2026House

  10. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    4/29/2026Senate

  11. Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/27/2026Senate

  12. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

    4/20/2026Senate

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