Plastic bags; bans use by retailers at point of sale unless designed & manufactured for reuse. (SB873)
Introduced By
Sen. Patsy Ticer (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
Plastic bags; use by retailers. Bans the use of plastic carryout bags by retailers at the point of sale unless such bags are (i) durable plastic bags with handles; (ii) at least 2.25 mils thick; and (iii) specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/29/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 |
| 12/29/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098240336 |
| 12/29/2008 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| 02/11/2009 | Left in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
Comments
This effort received some press in the Alexandria Gazette Packet.