Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado SB 171
Disposal of Preproduction Plastic Materials
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- L. Smith (Democratic)
- M. Lukens (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
Cosponsors (10)
- B. Titone (Democratic)
- T. Story (Democratic)
- N. Ricks (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· 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 act 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 this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Apr 20, 2026
- Engrossed· Apr 29, 2026
- Reengrossed· Apr 30, 2026
- Revised· May 8, 2026
- Rerevised· May 9, 2026
- Final Act· May 20, 2026
- Signed Act· Jun 1, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 7, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-171 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 27, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-171 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Apr 20, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy - Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - Apr 29, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments - Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 30, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment - May 7, 2026 · House
House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole - May 8, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments - May 9, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 20, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - May 20, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - May 20, 2026
Sent to the Governor - May 29, 2026
Governor Signed