H8

NC Managing Environmental Waste Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·7/31/25

North Carolina H8 mandates state entities to use compostable or recyclable materials and report recycling data annually.

North Carolina H8, the NC Managing Environmental Waste Act of 2025, establishes a policy for state departments, institutions, agencies, community colleges, and local school administrative units to use compostable or recyclable materials and supplies. It requires annual reporting on the amounts and types of materials collected for recycling. The act also mandates a study by the North Carolina Policy Collaboratory on food service ware, examining environmental impacts, recycling data, and legislative proposals.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 117–0 · Jul 31, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

117 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jul 28, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Jul 28, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

Jul 31, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Jul 31, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Jul 31, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate