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SCR 172

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.

2025 Regular Session

SCR 172 - Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group OverviewBill Number: SCR 172 Title: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.

The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
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Bill Summary · SCR 172

SCR 172 - Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group

Overview

Bill Number: SCR 172
Title: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.
Status: The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
Introduced: March 07, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This concurrent resolution aims to address the growing issue of construction and demolition waste in the state. It requests the Department of Health (DOH) to convene a working group to study ways to reduce the amount of demolition waste going to landfills. The working group would explore strategies to increase recycling, reuse, and proper disposal of demolition materials.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the DOH to convene a Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group
  • Specifies the working group should include representatives from:
    • Department of Health
    • Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS)
    • Construction and demolition industry
    • Recycling and waste management industry
    • Environmental advocacy organizations
  • Requires the working group to:
    • Assess the current state of demolition waste management in the state
    • Identify barriers and challenges to reducing demolition waste
    • Develop recommendations for policies, programs, and initiatives to increase recycling and reuse of demolition materials
    • Submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature

Affected Parties and Impacts

The Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group would bring together key stakeholders from government agencies, the construction/demolition industry, and environmental groups. Its recommendations could lead to new policies, programs, and industry practices that impact:

  • State and county agencies managing construction/demolition projects and waste
  • Construction, demolition, and waste management companies
  • Residents and communities affected by demolition waste and landfill impacts

Successful implementation of the working group's recommendations could significantly reduce the amount of demolition materials ending up in landfills, lowering environmental impacts and disposal costs.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The concurrent resolution was introduced in the state legislature on March 7, 2025. It was referred to the committee on Health and Human Services (HHS), which deferred further consideration of the measure. No additional action has been taken on SCR 172 at this time. If passed, the resolution would direct the DOH to convene the Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group and submit its report to the Legislature.

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

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