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Second Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For REVIEW OF NEW RULES CONCERNING SOLID WASTE SITES AND FACILITIES

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL SERVICES
Date Mar 19, 2026       Location LSB B

Review of New Rules concerning solid waste sites and facilities - No Action Taken
08:05:11 AM  
Jennifer Berman, Assistant Director of the Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS), presented the out-of-cycle rule issue regarding Rule 18.2.7 of the rules of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission, Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), concerning solid waste sites and facilities, and explained why the OLLS recommends that Rule 18.2.7 should be repealed.
08:13:56 AM  
The Committee asked several questions of Assistant Director Berman concerning the rule issue.
08:31:48 AM  
Senior Assistant Attorney General Lukas Staks, representing the Colorado Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission, provided testimony regarding the rule issue and explained why the Commission is contesting the OLLS's assessment of Rule 18.2.7.
08:38:00 AM  
The Committee asked several questions of Mr. Staks concerning the rule issue.
08:57:11 AM  
Chair Mabrey noted that the Committee had a list of witnesses who signed up for questions only.
08:57:54 AM  
Brian Loma, Hazardous Materials and Waste Diversion Advocate for GreenLatinos Colorado, introduced himself to the Committee and explained that he serves on the advisory board for the producer responsibility program for statewide recycling in the environmental justice seat but is not here today as a representative of the board.
08:58:17 AM  
Randy Moorman, Director of Policy and Community Campaigns at Eco-Cycle, introduced himself to the Committee and stated the organization's support for Rule 18.2.7.
09:00:06 AM  
Three witnesses attempted to testify remotely, but due to technical difficulties, they were not able to testify, so Mr. Loma informed the Committee that witnesses Jessica Roff and Maria Guillen represent the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, and witness Samantha Saverin represents Just Zero, an organization focused on eliminating single-use waste.
09:00:44 AM  
The Committee asked several questions of Mr. Loma and Mr. Moorman.
09:07:43 AM  
Deborah Nelson, Reporting Manager for Circular Action Alliance Colorado, introduced herself and answered several questions from the Committee.
09:16:02 AM  
Wolf Kray, Materials Management Unit Leader at CDPHE, introduced himself and answered questions from the Committee.
09:19:16 AM  
Chair Mabrey explained the motion that would be made to repeal the rule and invited members of the Committee to discuss the matter further before the vote.
09:23:41 AM  
Vice-chair Frizell made the motion concerning the repeal of 6 CCR 1007-2 part 1, Rule 18.2.7, issued by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission in the Department of Public Health and Environment.
09:24:12 AM  
Chair Mabrey and other members of the Committee explained the rationale for their vote.

09:30:03 AM
 Motion I move that the rules of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission, Department of Public Health and Environment, concerning solid waste sites and facilities, 6 CCR 1007-2 part 1, Rule 18.2.7, specified in the Recommendation on page 5 of the memorandum on such rule dated March 6, 2026, be repealed.
Moved Frizell
Seconded
Camacho Yes
Carson Yes
Gonzales J. No
Joseph No
Luck Yes
Roberts No
Soper Yes
Weissman No
Frizell Yes
Mabrey No
YES: 5   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL