District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B 26-0058 — Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025

Last action — Roundtable on B26-0058

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Council
  4. 4
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Council.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a recycling refund system to reduce litter.

This bill aims to implement a system where consumers can receive refunds for recycling certain items, promoting recycling efforts and reducing litter. The focus is on incentivizing proper disposal and encouraging a cleaner environment.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means Cleaner public spaces and less litter, contributing to a healthier environment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Roundtable on B26-0058

  2. Notice of Roundtable filed in the Office of Secretary by Transportation and the Environment

  3. Public Hearing on B26-0058 View Public Hearing Record

  4. Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register

  5. Revised Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Business and Economic Development

  6. Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register

  7. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Business and Economic Development

  8. Re-Referral published.

  9. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0058 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  10. Re-Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development, and Committee on Transportation and the Environment

  11. Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development, and Committee on Transportation and the Environment

  12. B26-0058 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Subjects

environment
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors B 26-0058?
B 26-0058 is sponsored by Brianne K. Nadeau.
What is the current status of B 26-0058?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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