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