General Bill Info
Legislative Topic:
Waste
Bill Year:
2021
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.
Legislative Activity Type:
Bill
House Info
House Bill #:
5358
Rep Lead Sponsor:
Rep Co-Sponsor:
House Committee Assignment:
Current House Bill Status:
Held For Further Study
House Bill Status Report:
02/05/2021 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
03/05/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2021)
03/11/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate Info
Senate Bill #:
0037
Senate Lead Sponsor:
Sen Co-Sponsor:
Senate Committee Assignment:
Current Senate Bill Status:
Passed Senate - Sent to House
Senate Bill Status Report:
01/19/2021 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
02/19/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/24/2021)
02/24/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
04/23/2021 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2021)
04/28/2021 Committee recommends passage
04/28/2021 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/04/2021)
05/04/2021 Senate read and passed
05/05/2021 Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
ECRI Position
Legislative Agenda
Support