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HB 2284

Reducing litter.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Dye and 1 co-sponsor

Washington HB 2284 establishes measures to reduce litter through enforcement, penalties, or cleanup initiatives addressing environmental and public health concerns.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM in anticipation of other legislative action.
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Bill Summary · HB 2284

Legislative bill overview

HB 2284 is a Washington state bill focused on reducing litter, currently in early stages with sponsors Mary Dye and Mark Klicker. The bill has been prefiled and scheduled for a public hearing before the House Committee on Environment & Energy. Specific enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or funding provisions are not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

Litter reduction addresses both environmental quality and public health concerns, as trash in communities can harm wildlife, contaminate water systems, and reduce property values. The bill's approach and scope—whether it focuses on individual accountability, business responsibility, or infrastructure improvements—will determine its real-world effectiveness and cost to taxpayers and businesses.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement and penalties: How violations will be identified, enforced, and penalized (citations, fines, criminal charges) affects both effectiveness and fairness
  • Scope and responsibility: Whether the bill targets individual littering, commercial/industrial waste, or requires municipalities to increase cleanup funding
  • Cost distribution: Questions about who bears costs—taxpayers through increased enforcement, businesses through new requirements, or both

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

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