Plastic bags; use by retailers. (HB1591)
Introduced By
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 |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2013 | Committee |
| 01/05/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13102851D |
| 01/05/2013 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| 01/14/2013 | Assigned ACNRsub: Natural Resources |
| 01/16/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 01/17/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1591) |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |