General Bill Info
Legislative Topic:
Pollution
Bill Year:
2019
Brief Bill Description:
Creates the "Plastic Waste Reduction Act" designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations.
Link(s) to Bill text pdfs:
Add to Agenda?:
Consider Supporting
Legislative Activity Type:
Bill
House Info
House Bill #:
5671
Rep Lead Sponsor:
House Committee Assignment:
House Hearings:
Current House Bill Status:
Voted out of Committee
House Bill Status Report:
02/27/2019 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
03/15/2019 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/21/2019)
03/21/2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
05/31/2019 Scheduled for consideration (06/06/2019)
06/05/2019 Proposed Substitute
06/06/2019 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Senate Info
Senate Bill #:
0410
Senate Lead Sponsor:
Senate Committee Assignment:
Senate Hearings:
Current Senate Bill Status:
Passed Senate - Sent to House
Senate Bill Status Report:
02/27/2019 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
03/01/2019 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2019)
03/06/2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
05/24/2019 Scheduled for consideration (05/29/2019)
05/28/2019 Proposed Substitute
05/29/2019 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended
05/30/2019 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/06/2019)
06/06/2019 Senate passed Sub A as amended
06/07/2019 Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
06/24/2019 Scheduled for consideration
06/26/2019 Meeting postponed (06/26/2019)
ECRI Position
Legislative Priority
Pro with amendments in Sub A