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House committee debate splits on bill to raise tire fees, program funding; bill fails
Summary
Senate Bill 238, which would have increased tire recycling fees and restored higher rates for large and agricultural tires to fund processors and district boards, drew extensive debate and testimony from the Department of Energy and Environment, ADEQ, industry representatives and local officials. The committee ultimately voted the bill down.
Senate Bill 238 returned to the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee seeking to increase dedicated fees for tire recycling and to restore higher reimbursement rates for processors and district boards.
Senator Kim Hammer and Senator Peyton (sponsor) explained the proposal would broaden the base of the existing $3 recycling fee to include new vehicle tires sold with a vehicle and would restore higher fees on large truck and agricultural…
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