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Sponsor says paint‑stewardship bill already cleared Legislature and awaits governor
Summary
Representative Karen Veil told the committee HB 11‑198 mirrors HB 4‑51 — the paint stewardship bill that passed both chambers and is now with the governor. She recommended interim study only if the governor vetoes the enacted measure.
Representative Karen Veil told the committee HB 11‑198 is identical to HB 4‑51, a post‑consumer paint stewardship program that the legislature previously passed and the Senate recommended for passage. "So now the bill has passed, and it's on the way to the governor," Veil said, asking the committee to consider interim study only if needed depending on the governor’s action.
Sponsor and committee members discussed earlier amendments that removed tax or fee language and focused on manufacturer‑supported implementation. Veil said the program is structured so manufacturers would reimburse program costs and she does not expect a retail price increase due to how manufacturers could absorb program costs.
Committee acknowledged prior work on the measure and signaled familiarity with potential governor action; no further testimony was offered at the hearing.
