Environment Council of Rhode Island

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Plastic Bag Ban

General Bill Info

Legislative Topic: 
Waste
Bill Year: 
2015
Brief Bill Description: 

This act would establish a plan for the gradual ban on the use of disposable plastic checkout bags by retail establishments.

Link(s) to Bill text pdfs: 
H5151
Add to Agenda?: 
Consider Supporting
ECRI Org Member Interest: 
Environment Rhode Island
Legislative Activity Type: 
Bill

ECRI Position

ECRI Pro/Con: 
Support
Leg Agenda/Priority: 
Legislative Agenda