Advocating for our members and promoting the value of the Washington Organic Recycling Council to legislators and policymakers is an important priority for WORC. To do this, we address legislative and regulatory issues that affect the Organic Recycling Industry.  Assisting in the coordination of these efforts are WORC's Legislative Committee. The Washington Organic Recycling Council knows that if we don't reuse we will lose, not only for our generation but the generations after us. We support and present bills to Washington legislators that make sense and make change. Be a part of making change. Click on the links below and learn more about current legislation that affects you, your family and your business!

Current Bills

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2023 - 2024 Legislative Bills That May Impact WORC Members
Bill # Short Title Sponsor
HB 1033 Evaluating compostable product usage in Washington Rep. Walen
HB 2713 Concerning biosolids Rep. Wilson
HB 1131/ SB 5154 Improving Washington’s solid waste management outcomes Rep. Barry/Rep. Rolfes
SB 5286 Supporting Washington’s food production system by providing technical assistance in support of improved voluntary environmental stewardship Rep. Shewmake
HB 1574/ SB 5551 (not a pure companion) Supporting Washington’s crop and livestock farms, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and generating renewable energy by capturing methane Rep. Rule/Rep.Shewmake
SB 5376 Allowing the sale of cannabis waste Rep. Stanford

Below are also a number of links to helpful resources and information:

• Capitol Campus Map
• Capitol Campus Parking
• Dash Shuttle Service To Capitol Campus
• Find Your Legislator & District Map
• Glossary of Legislative Terms
• House Of Representatives Roster of Members
• Senate Roster of Members
• How A Bill Becomes Law

Washington State Legislative Information Center Phone: (800) 562-6000.