State Policies

State Resources & Tracking  

Members can log in to access state tracking system reports by commodity and issue, as well as state pages with direct links to state government and legal resources and a display of all legislation and regulations being tracked in their state (ISRI members only).

Recycling Impact Award

The Recycling Impact Award is presented annually to a National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) member who is committed to working within a state, region, and/or communities to positively impact resource conservation and recycling. Nominate your Lieutenant Governor today!

ISRI State Metals Theft Law Database

Created as a public resource for legislators, law enforcement, recyclers, and other interested parties, the State Metals Theft Law Database helps visitors understand the laws with pre-made or custom reports on the provisions and states that interest them.

ISRI's Positions on State Policy Issues

Summaries and links to ISRI's Positions on various state policy issues

Economic Impact Study

Discover the national, state, and local economic impact of the scrap recycling industry using ISRI's interactive map and database.

Helpful Resources

Includes testimony developed for past state lobbying efforts, studies on key issues, state government news sources, and other resources.

State Legislative Sessions

2021 State Session Calendar

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) provides an interactive 2020 State Session Calendar. Click on any state to view session dates, or download the information as a PDF.

Virtual vs. In-Person State Legislative Sessions

As a result of COVID-19, some 2021 state legislative sessions will be held virtually instead of in-person. The information in this spreadsheet shows the manner in which state legislatures will be meeting for the 2021 sessions — in-person, virtually, or a hybrid model. Many states have not yet made a determination, but we are monitoring official actions and press coverage and will update this resource as new information becomes available.

State Lobbying & Gift Laws

ISRI provides its members with important information on Lobbying Laws and Political Contributions. Included is an overview of 50-state summaries of key provisions, including lobbyist registration fees, penalties, gift restrictions, and thresholds for activities that require registration as a lobbyist.

This is an exclusive ISRI member benefit for ISRI's chapter leadership, who can access the information at www.stateandfed.com; if you would like access to the materials, please contact your chapter president. If you've forgotten your username or password or would like an overview of what the guides can do for you, contact Danielle Waterfield for assistance.

Lobbying and Social Media Tip Sheet: Tips on whether direct social media communications with officials and indirect calls to action may trigger lobbyist registration.