Summary.
This measure will require paint manufacturers to develop and implement a program to collect, transport, and process postconsumer paint to reduce the costs and environmental impacts of the disposal of postconsumer paint in this state.
Position and Status.
CAW supports. AB 1343 passed through the Assembly side and Senate EQ but was held in Sen Approps. This is now a 2-year bill.
Description.
Leftover paint poses a significant environmental and cost burden to local governments and the state. This measure will reduce this burden by requiring manufacturers to take responsibility for establishing and financing a safe and reliable system for the recovery and proper management of leftover (postconsumer) paint generated by consumers in this state.
CAW Staff Contacts.
Teresa Bui (916) 443-5422 
Current Actions.
Assembly Member Jared Huffman
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
fax: 916-319-2106
Current Language, Analyses and Votes.
Support:
Ace Hardware
California Paint Council
California Product Stewardship Council
Californians Against Waste (sponsor)
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
City and County of San Francisco
City of Cupertino
County of Tuolumne
Diamond Vogel Paint Company
Ecology Action of Santa Cruz
Humboldt Waste Management Authority
Kelly-Moore Paint Co.
National Paint and Coatings Association
Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority
PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.
San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority
Sierra Club
Solid Waste Association of North America
Waste Management
Opposition:
None on file.
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