State Buildings and State Highways - Collection and Disposal of Yard Waste

Summary

The bill stops anyone from putting yard waste collected on state building or highway grounds into single‑use plastic containers. It requires the waste to be gathered in a reusable container or a compostable paper bag and then taken to an approved organics or wood‑waste recycling facility within 30 miles. The measure targets state employees and contractors handling yard waste and aims to cut plastic litter while boosting organic recycling.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Mar 24, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Mar 24, 2026
• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 4, 2026

History

1. Mar 13, 2026Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Feb 20, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3. Feb 19, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Feb 17, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Feb 17, 2026Favorable Adopted
6. Feb 16, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
7. Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Environment and Transportation
9. Jul 29, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Lehman · sponsor
• Guyton
• Ruth
• Terrasa

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