HB 3973
Removes the requirement that architectural paint be collected by a stewardship organization to be excluded from the definition of "covered product" under the packaging, printing and writing paper and food serviceware producer responsibility law.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill removes a requirement under Oregon’s packaging responsibility law that architectural paint be collected by a stewardship organization to be excluded from the definition of ‘covered product.’ It clarifies that architectural paint is not subject to the same recycling requirements as other products. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement for architectural paint to be collected by a stewardship organization.
- Excludes architectural paint from the definition of ‘covered product’ under the packaging responsibility law.
- Amends ORS 459A.863 to clarify this exclusion.
- Declares an emergency, allowing the bill to take effect immediately.
Who is affected
- Producers of architectural paint
- Stewardship organizations
- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
- Businesses involved in packaging and recycling
- Consumers of architectural paint
Notable changes
- Changes the definition of ‘covered product’ to exclude architectural paint.
- Eliminates the requirement for architectural paint to be managed through a specific stewardship program.
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Primary sponsor
Emerson Levy
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