SB644Introduced in the Senate
Requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners.
Introduced by Howard Pearl, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 145; Effective 08/11/2026
June 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:20 am; Senate Calendar 1
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 3
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; Senate Journal 2
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture House Journal 5 P. 127
Public Hearing: 03/31/2026 11:00 am GP 153
Full Committee Work Session: 04/07/2026 01:00 pm GP 153
Full Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
Full Committee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 153
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 18 P. 7
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/07/2026 House Journal 12 P. 8
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/21/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 House Journal 14 P. 34
Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 145; Effective 08/11/2026
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