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A 3197

Prohibits solid waste polluters from procuring solid waste public contracts

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 6 co-sponsors

Prohibits solid waste polluters from bidding on or winning public solid waste contracts, boosting environmental protection and public health by keeping polluters out.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · A 3197

Summary of Assembly Bill A 3197

Basic Information

  • Bill Number: A 3197
  • Title / Purpose: Prohibits solid waste polluters from procuring solid waste public contracts
  • Status: Referred to Environmental Conservation
  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Legislative Details

  • Primary Sponsor: William Colton
  • Cosponsors: Linda Rosenthal, Maritza Davila, Jonathan Rivera, Keith Brown, Rebecca Seawright, Karines Reyes
  • Related Bills (prior sessions): A 1689, A 707, A 1321, A 4713, A 3319, A 3945, A 4821, A 4050, A 2098
  • Senate Companion (related): S 3688

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim of A 3197 is to ensure that entities identified as solid waste polluters are not eligible to bid on or be awarded public contracts related to solid waste management. By excluding polluting firms from public procurement, the bill seeks to promote more responsible waste-management practices and protect public health and environmental quality in the procurement process.

Key Provisions (as implied by the title; text not provided)

  • Prohibition: Direct prohibition on awarding solid waste public contracts to entities deemed “solid waste polluters.”
  • Scope (likely): Contracts related to solid waste collection, processing, disposal, recycling, and associated services procured by public agencies.
  • Definitions: The bill would define what constitutes a “solid waste polluter” and what qualifies as a “solid waste public contract.” (Exact definitions would be in the bill text.)
  • Enforcement and Compliance: Provisions would govern how compliance is determined, along with remedies or consequences for violations.
  • Exemptions and Appeals: Potential exemptions or appeal processes may be addressed in the full text.
  • Effective Date / Phase-In: Timeline for implementation, if any, would be specified in the bill.

Potential Impact

  • Public Agencies: Could adjust procurement criteria to exclude polluting contractors, affecting bidding procedures and vendor qualification standards.
  • Waste Management Firms: May alter eligibility for bidding on public contracts, potentially encouraging cleaner operations and better environmental practices.
  • Environmental and Public Health Outcomes: Aims to reduce assignment of public contracts to firms with pollution records, potentially improving environmental performance and community health.
  • Administrative Considerations: Requires clear, enforceable definitions of “solid waste polluter” and robust mechanisms to verify compliance.

Procedural Timeline

  • Current Stage: In committee; specifically referred to the Environmental Conservation Committee on January 23, 2025.
  • Next Steps: The bill would proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, and, if favorably reported, floor consideration by the Assembly, followed by actions in the Senate (including potential companion S 3688) and any reconciliation steps.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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