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Commission hears PaintCare program briefing; votes to recommend EPR paint law aligned with regional model by July 31, 2026
Summary
After a detailed PaintCare briefing, the commission voted to have staff draft a formal recommendation urging enactment of an extended producer responsibility law for architectural paint that follows the PaintCare model used in neighboring states, with a target of July 31, 2026 for legislative action.
The commission heard a detailed briefing on PaintCare — a manufacturer‑run paint‑product stewardship program — from Penny McCall and PaintCare staff, followed by extensive public and commissioner Q&A, and then voted in a straw poll to prepare a formal recommendation endorsing an EPR law for architectural paint aligned with the PaintCare model used in neighboring states.
Penny McCall, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at the American Coatings Association, described the program’s development and operations, saying the industry “was approached by the Product Stewardship Institute” and that stakeholders agreed to a stewardship model that placed program operation with a stewardship organization. Scott Cassell, CEO and founder of the Product Stewardship Institute, and PaintCare staff answered technical and policy questions. PaintCare staff said their model is…
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