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HB3973 • 2025

Removes the requirement that architectural paint be collected by a stewardship organization to be excluded from the definition of "covered product" under the packaging, printing and writing paper and food serviceware producer responsibility law.

Removes the requirement that architectural paint be collected by a stewardship organization to be excluded from the definition of "covered product" under the packaging, printing and writing paper and food serviceware producer responsibility law.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Levy E, Representative Levy B
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-05-21 House

    Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.

  3. 2025-05-15 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act removes paint from a recycling law. (Flesch Readability Score: 82.3).
Removes the requirement that architectural paint be collected by a stewardship organization to be excluded from the definition of "covered product" under the packaging, printing and writing paper and food serviceware producer responsibility law.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to paint; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In House Committee