HB3278Introduced in the House
EPA-PLASTIC PELLET FREE WATERS
Introduced by Joyce Mason, District 61
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall develop and begin implementation of requirements for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or other similar best management practice requirements, to be included in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued to facilities regulated under certain federal regulations. Provides that these requirements apply to the control of plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials, in stormwater runoff from these facilities.
Where it stands
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · April 7, 2025
68
Yes
38
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
107 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 015-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 068-038-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 9, 2025
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
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