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H7342Introduced in the House

Amends certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.

Passed

Introduced by Lauren Carson, District 75

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL - Amends certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Passage of Sub A in concurrence · June 2, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/09/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on House Calendar (04/14/2026)

  8. House passed Sub A

  9. Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

  10. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  11. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  12. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

  13. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  14. Transmitted to Governor

  15. Signed by Governor

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