ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

SB26-171 Disposal of Preproduction Plastic Materials

Latest: May 29, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

4 committee, procedural and amendment votes

House: BILL

55 yes · 8 no · 2 other

May 9, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic41––
Republican1282
How each member voted (64)

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

13 yes · 0 no

May 7, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democrat1
Democratic8
Republican4
How each member voted (13)

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Senate: BILL

33 yes · 2 no

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic23–
Republican102
How each member voted (35)

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

9 yes · 0 no

Apr 27, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic6
Republican3
How each member voted (9)

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Where it stands

  1. Apr 20, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

  2. Apr 30, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  3. Apr 30, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

  4. May 7, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  5. May 9, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. May 20, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  7. May 20, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. May 29, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (12 actions)
  • Apr 20, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
  • Apr 27, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 29, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 30, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 30, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment
  • May 7, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • May 8, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • May 9, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 20, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 20, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 20, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 29, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
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.)