North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 481 — Definitions for Advanced Recycling.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 481, some wording was updated to clarify how a product can be officially labeled as a "recycled product." This change aims to ensure that the definition is straightforward and consistent, which can help consumers understand what they’re purchasing. Clarity in labeling is important as it supports environmental goals by promoting recycling and helping people make more informed choices.

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FILED SENATE Mar 25, 2025 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 481 Short Title:
481 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45229-MH-74A Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE VARIOUS ADVANCED RECYCLING DEFINITIONS AND PROCEDURES.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE VARIOUS ADVANCED RECYCLING DEFINITIONS AND PROCEDURES.
… (24a) "Recycled products" or "recycled product" means products that are produced from recyclable material and via mass balance attribution for chemical recycling processes.
… (24a) "Recycled products" or "recycled product" means products that are produced from recyclable material and via mass balance attribution for chemical recyclingprocesses.
The designationof a product as a"recycled product" does not exempt the product from otherwise applicable air, water, or hazardous waste statutory or regulatory requirements.
The designationof a product as a "recycled product"does not exempt the product from otherwise applicable air, water, or hazardous waste statutory or regulatory requirements.
*DRS45229-MH-74A*
*S481-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 481?
SB 481 is sponsored by Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Eddie D. Settle (Republican), David W. Craven, Jr. (Republican), and Benton G. Sawrey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 481?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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