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Introduced
12/28/2024
12/28/2024
In Committee
12/28/2024
12/28/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/22/2025
02/22/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Tire stewardship program established; report. Requires producers of tires sold in the Commonwealth to join a tire stewardship organization, which must submit a plan to the Department of Environmental Quality for the establishment of an approved tire stewardship program, on or before January 1, 2027. Such tire stewardship program shall establish a statewide collection system for discarded tires to facilitate higher rates of recycling and resale for such tires. The bill establishes reporting requirements for tire stewardship organizations and provides that the Office of the Attorney General may, at the request of the Department, enforce the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive tire stewardship program aimed at significantly reducing waste tire disposal in landfills and improving environmental management. Specifically, the Waste Management Board is required to develop guidance by October 1, 2025, with the goal of reducing tire disposal in landfills and tire stockpiling by 90 percent by 2027. The board will be expected to consider U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations and potential funding opportunities while creating these guidelines. The proposed guidance will also include recommendations for enhanced fines for individuals who improperly dispose of waste tires in Commonwealth waters. All state agencies, including public higher education institutions, must provide technical assistance to the board upon request. Additionally, the board is mandated to report its recommendations regarding waste tire disposal fines to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources by December 1, 2025, with the ultimate objective of creating a more sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to tire waste management.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Incorporated by Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (SB990-Williams Graves) (14-Y 0-N) (on 01/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB794 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB794/text/SB794SC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB794/text/SB794 |
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