HB1198 — establishing the paint product stewardship program.
Last action — INTERIM STUDY
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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13 sponsors
1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
establishing the paint product stewardship program.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
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Subcommittee Work Session: 09/30/2026 10:10 am GP 229
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Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 5
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Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/04/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 7 P. 4
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Executive Session: 02/04/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
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Subcommittee Work Session: 01/22/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
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Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 10
Sponsors
- Carry Spier · Cosponsor
- Howard Pearl · Cosponsor
- Judy Aron · Cosponsor
- Cindy Rosenwald · Cosponsor
- Dick Thackston · Cosponsor
- Kevin Avard · Cosponsor
- David Watters · Cosponsor
- Anita Burroughs · Cosponsor
- Megan Murray · Cosponsor
- James Creighton · Cosponsor
- Peter Bixby · Cosponsor
- Karen Ebel · Primary
- Peter Leishman · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 402 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Karen Ebel Democrat
Co-sponsors (12)
- Carry Spier Democrat
- Howard Pearl Republican
- Judy Aron Republican
- Cindy Rosenwald Democrat
- Dick Thackston Republican
- Kevin Avard Republican
- David Watters Democrat
- Anita Burroughs Democrat
- Megan Murray Democrat
- James Creighton Republican
- Peter Bixby Democrat
- Peter Leishman Democrat
Not signed on (402)
402 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 402 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB1198 do?
- establishing the paint product stewardship program.
- Who sponsors HB1198?
- HB1198 is sponsored by Carry Spier (Democrat), Howard Pearl (Republican), Judy Aron (Republican), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Dick Thackston (Republican), Kevin Avard (Republican), David Watters (Democrat), Anita Burroughs (Democrat), Megan Murray (Democrat), James Creighton (Republican), Peter Bixby (Democrat), Karen Ebel (Democrat), and Peter Leishman (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB1198?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB1198?
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