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Committee backs substitute House Bill 1071 requiring recycling needs assessment, 19-0
Summary
The committee reported substitute House Bill 1071 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation. Sponsor emphasized a statewide needs assessment to tailor recycling investments to local conditions.
The House Environment & Energy Committee voted to report substitute House Bill 1071 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation; staff announced the tally as 19 ayes, 2 excused.
Representative Fye (sponsor of the substitute) described the substitute as focused on a statewide needs assessment to ensure recycling investments work in diverse communities across Washington. "What works in Curlew doesn't work in Clarkston or other places across the state of Washington," Representative Fye said, explaining that the assessment should inform when and where investments are necessary.
Representative Bernard (speaking in favor) urged support while noting the substitute is not perfect but said the needs-assessment step would give more Washingtonians a seat at the table and help the state get policy decisions closer to right before seeking major budget commitments.
Committee staff conducted a roll-call vote after discussion; the staff announced 19 ayes and 2 excused. The committee reported the substitute to the next stage with a due-pass recommendation.
The substitute, as described in committee, prioritizes a needs assessment to guide any statewide recycling program rollout, with the intent of accounting for diverse geographic and operational realities across Washington communities.
