BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5571: Compost & recycling/schools

Requiring composting and recycling in public schools.

Summary

Requires public schools to offer students the opportunity to compost their food waste and to recycle.
Mandates that the state provide free pickup of compost and provide supplies such as bins and compost bags.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5571), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to school composting and recycling;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5571 (2025–26) Exterior cladding materials · Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2025
SB 5571 (2023–24) Public records act requests · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5571 (2021–22) 911 emergency communications · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5571 (2019–20) Military benefit zone prg · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5571 (2015–16) Convention cntrs tx deferral · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5571 (2013–14) Mental illness, consequences · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5571 (2011–12) Anaerobic digestion · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5571 (2009–10) Electr methods/revenue dept · Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2009