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CO SB192

CO SB192
Producer Responsibility Dues Appeals Process


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Introduced
05/04/2026
In Committee
05/12/2026
Crossed Over
05/12/2026
Passed
Dead
05/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The producer responsibility program for statewide recycling (program) provides recycling services to covered entities in the state and is financed through annual dues assessed against producers of products that use packaging materials and paper products (producers). The bill reaffirms the authority of the solid and hazardous waste commission in the department of public health and environment (department) to direct an appeals process whereby producers may contest the program dues assessed against them by requesting a hearing before the producer responsibility program for statewide recycling advisory board (advisory board). If a producer requests a hearing before the advisory board, the advisory board is required to hold the hearing and issue written recommendations to the department as to whether the dues assessed against the producer should be adjusted. The department is required to make a determination whether to approve or reject the advisory board's recommendations regarding the assessed dues within 45 days after receiving the advisory board's recommendations on the matter. The department's determination is a final agency action subject to judicial review.

AI Summary

This bill reaffirms the authority of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission to oversee an appeals process for producers who are assessed dues for the statewide recycling program, which is funded by these producers for recycling services. Specifically, if a producer believes the dues, which are calculated using eco-modulation factors and benchmarks, are incorrect, they can request a hearing before the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Advisory Board. This advisory board, after holding the hearing, will provide written recommendations to the Department of Public Health and Environment regarding whether the assessed dues should be adjusted. The department then has 45 days to make a final decision on these recommendations, and this decision can be appealed in court.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments (on 05/12/2026)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-192 05/04/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/116403/download 05/12/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/116330/download 05/11/2026
Fiscal Note Initial Fiscal Note https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/115841/download 05/05/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/115734/download 05/04/2026
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