SB 171 — Disposal of Preproduction Plastic Materials
Last action — Governor Signed
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 20, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on May 29, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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14 sponsors
4 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill changes where preproduction plastic materials can be disposed of.
This bill updates rules on the disposal of preproduction plastic materials. It allows disposal only at designated solid waste sites and facilities.
What this means for you
- Environment: This means stricter regulations on where plastics can be disposed of, promoting better environmental management.
Summary
Senate Bill 26-016, enacted in 2026, prohibits a person from disposing of preproduction plastic materials at a location that does not have federal interim status, a federal permit granted pursuant to the federal 'Solid Waste Disposal Act', or a state permit for the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste at a hazardous waste site. The act removes this prohibition and instead prohibits the disposal of preproduction plastic materials at a location that is not a solid wastes disposal site and facility with a certificate of designation.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
47 added · 79 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment introduces a new section, 30-20-125, which prohibits the disposal of preproduction plastic materials at locations that do not have a certificate of designation to operate as a solid waste disposal site. This change ensures that such materials are only disposed of in authorized facilities, which may help regulate waste management concerning these specific plastics. Additionally, terms are defined for clarity within the legislation.
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(2) A PERSON SHALL NOT DISPOSE OF PREPRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS AT A LOCATION THAT HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-20-105.
This act takeseffectAugust12,2027;exceptthat,iftakes areferendumpetitionisfiled pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act within the ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect unless approved by the people at the generalelectiontobeheldinNovember 2026 and, in suchcase,willtake effect August 12, 2027.2027;
-2-except 171that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuanttosection1(3)ofarticleVofthestateconstitutionagainstthisact oranitem,section,orpartofthisactwithintheninety-dayperiodafterfinal adjournmentofthegeneralassembly,thentheact,item,section,orpartwill PAGE 2-SENATE BILL 26-171 not take effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be heldinNovember2026and,insuchcase, will takeeffectAugust12,2027.
____________________________ ____________________________ James Rashad Coleman, Sr.
Julie McCluskie PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES ____________________________ ____________________________ Esther van Mourik Vanessa Reilly SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPROVED________________________________________ (Date and Time) _________________________________________ Jared S.
Polis GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO PAGE 3-SENATE BILL 26-171
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Action History
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Governor Signed
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Signed by the President of the Senate
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Signed by the Speaker of the House
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Sent to the Governor
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House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
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House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
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Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment
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Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
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Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
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Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
Sponsors
- Lisa Cutter · Primary
- Judy Amabile · Cosponsor
- B. Titone · Cosponsor
- T. Story · Cosponsor
- N. Ricks · Cosponsor
- J. McCluskie · Cosponsor
- L. Goldstein · Cosponsor
- M. Duran · Cosponsor
- L. Smith · Primary
- M. Lukens · Primary
- James Coleman · Cosponsor
- Tony Exum · Cosponsor
- Iman Jodeh · Cosponsor
- Katie Wallace · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on · 8 voted No
Sponsors (4)
- Lisa Cutter Democrat
- L. Smith
- M. Lukens
- Katie Wallace Democrat
Co-sponsors (10)
- Judy Amabile Democrat
- B. Titone
- T. Story
- N. Ricks
- J. McCluskie
- L. Goldstein
- M. Duran
- James Coleman Democrat
- Tony Exum Democrat
- Iman Jodeh Democrat
Not signed on (87)
87 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 87 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 55 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 12% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (65)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Gonzalez R. | — | Yea |
| Stewart K. | — | Yea |
| Stewart R. | — | Yea |
| Winter T. | — | Yea |
| Garcia Sander | — | Nay |
| Alex Valdez | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy Paschal | Democrat | Yea |
| Andrew Boesenecker | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Marshall | Democrat | Yea |
| Brianna Titone | Democrat | Yea |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Democrat | Yea |
| Chad Clifford | Democrat | Yea |
| Eliza Hamrick | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Democrat | Yea |
| Emily Sirota | Democrat | Yea |
| Gretchen Rydin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jacque Phillips | Democrat | Yea |
| Jamie Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier Mabrey | Democrat | Yea |
| Jennifer Bacon | Democrat | Yea |
| Jenny Willford | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie McCluskie | Democrat | Yea |
| Junie Joseph | Democrat | Yea |
| Karen McCormick | Democrat | Yea |
| Kenny Nguyen | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Brown | Democrat | Yea |
| Lesley Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Feret | Democrat | Yea |
| Lorena Garcia | Democrat | Yea |
| Lori Goldstein | Democrat | Yea |
| Mandy Lindsay | Democrat | Yea |
| Manny Rutinel | Democrat | Yea |
| Matthew Martinez | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Froelich | Democrat | Yea |
| Meghan Lukens | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Monica Duran | Democrat | Yea |
| Naquetta Ricks | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina English | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean Camacho | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheila Lieder | Democrat | Yea |
| Steven Woodrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Tammy Story | Democrat | Yea |
| Tisha Mauro | Democrat | Yea |
| Yara Zokaie | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Hartsook | Republican | Yea |
| Ava Flanell | Republican | Nay |
| Brandi Bradley | Republican | Nay |
| Carlos Barron | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Richardson | Republican | Nay |
| Dan Woog | Republican | Yea |
| Dusty Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Jarvis Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Ken DeGraaf | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Don Suckla | Republican | Yea |
| Mary Bradfield | Republican | Not Voting |
| Matt Soper | Republican | Yea |
| Max Brooks | Republican | Nay |
| Rebecca Keltie | Republican | Nay |
| Rick Taggart | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Weinberg | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bottoms | Republican | Not Voting |
| Scott Slaugh | Republican | Nay |
| Stephanie Luck | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Valdez | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy Paschal | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Democrat | Yea |
| Jamie Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Jenny Willford | Democrat | Yea |
| Junie Joseph | Democrat | Yea |
| Lesley Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Lori Goldstein | Democrat | Yea |
| Manny Rutinel | Democrat | Yea |
| Carlos Barron | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Woog | Republican | Yea |
| Ken DeGraaf | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Slaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mullica | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Cutter | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Ball | Democrat | Yea |
| Tom Sullivan | Democrat | Yea |
| Tony Exum | Democrat | Yea |
| William Lindstedt | Democrat | Yea |
| Marc Catlin | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Baisley | Republican | Yea |
| Rod Pelton | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 171 do?
- Senate Bill 26-016, enacted in 2026, prohibits a person from disposing of preproduction plastic materials at a location that does not have federal interim status, a federal permit granted pursuant to the federal 'Solid Waste Disposal Act', or a state permit for the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste at a hazardous waste site. The act removes this prohibition and instead prohibits the disposal of preproduction plastic materials at a location that is not a solid wastes disposal site and facility with a certificate of designation.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
- Who sponsors SB 171?
- SB 171 is sponsored by Lisa Cutter (Democrat), Judy Amabile (Democrat), B. Titone, T. Story, N. Ricks, J. McCluskie, L. Goldstein, M. Duran, L. Smith, M. Lukens, James Coleman (Democrat), Tony Exum (Democrat), Iman Jodeh (Democrat), and Katie Wallace (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 171?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 20, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 171?
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