Paper and plastic bags; imposes fee on those used by purchasers to carry tangible personal property. (HB2010)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Paper and plastic bag fee. Imposes a fee of $0.05 on paper and plastic bags used by purchasers to carry tangible personal property from the place of purchase. Durable, reusable plastic bags and bags used for ice cream, meat, fish, and poultry are exempt from the fee. The revenues raised by the fee will be deposited in the Water Quality Improvement Fund. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2009 | Committee |
01/13/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 091933492 |
01/13/2009 | Referred to Committee on Finance |
01/16/2009 | Assigned Finance sub: 3 |
01/22/2009 | Impact statement from TAX (HB2010) |
01/28/2009 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote |
02/10/2009 | Left in Finance |