Solid waste: construction debris: diversion: deposits.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill obligates cities and counties that charge refundable deposits for construction, demolition, or building permits to return the full amount if the payer provides proof of meeting diversion requirements within five years of the final inspection. It aims to ease financial strain on property owners, contractors and small businesses by preventing unjustified withholding of deposits.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 65. Noes 0. Page 4837.) · Apr 27, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Jun 17, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Apr 6, 2026

History

1. May 28, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
2. May 6, 2026Referred to Com. on E.Q.
3. Apr 28, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. Apr 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 65. Noes 0. Page 4837.)
5. Apr 23, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 22).
7. Apr 9, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 8, 2026Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 7, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 6).
10. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
11. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
12. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Chris Ward (D) · sponsor
• Ward

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