Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 16: Prohibit Discharge Preproduction Plastic Materials
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 16 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit Discharge Preproduction Plastic Materials. Primary sponsor: Lesley Smith (Democratic), Meghan Lukens (Democratic), Katie Wallace (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The act prohibits the discharge of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials through land application or into state waters, wastewater, storm water runoff, or other runoff by a facility that makes, uses, packages, or transports plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials in the state.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 30
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Meghan Lukens | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Katie Wallace | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Lisa Cutter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Judy Amabile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Andy Boesenecker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Kyle Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Meg Froelich | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lorena García | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lori Goldstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Jamie Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Javier Mabrey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Janice Marchman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Julie McCluskie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Karen McCormick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jacque Phillips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Dylan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Emily Sirota | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Katie Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Tom Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Brianna Titone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mike Weissman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Sent to the Governor
- Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
- House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 02/17/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
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