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Committee advances several bills, including paint stewardship, tug escort standards and microfiber bill deferred

House committee (legislative hearing) · February 2, 2026
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Summary

On Feb. 3 the committee reported multiple substitutes out of committee (paint stewardship, tugs horsepower, FSEC tribal consultation, aggregates/asbestos threshold) and deferred action on the microfiber filtration bill.

The committee completed a series of briefings and reported multiple bills out of committee on Feb. 3.

House Bill 23 01 (paint stewardship): Vice Chair Hall moved the substitute out with a due‑pass recommendation. Rep. Barry noted the program has collected 1,000,000 gallons of paint since its launch and said the substitute expands collection opportunities and adjusts convenience standards; recorded roll call was 19 ayes, 2 nays.

House Bill 2,436 (tug horsepower/escort requirements): Staff described this as a technical cleanup to align practice and policy for tug escorts of large oil…

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