Disposable plastic shopping bags; prohibits retailers from providing, local option. (SB880)
Introduced By
Sen. Lynwood Lewis (D-Accomac)
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
Prohibit retailers from providing disposable plastic shopping bags; local option. Allows any locality by ordinance to prohibit retailers from providing disposable plastic bags to consumers. The bill exempts from any such prohibition reusable bags of a certain thickness and garbage bags that are sold in multiples. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/07/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100695D |
01/07/2015 | Referred to Committee on Local Government |
02/03/2015 | Committee amendments |
02/03/2015 | Failed to report (defeated) in Local Government (5-Y 8-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
This is a great idea. Plastic bags do nothing but clutter.
Arnold & Lee Barr
Plastic bags are of particular problem in waterways. Localities ought to have the local option.
I think that this bill is a responsible and important step in protecting our environment, wildlife, and the overall appearance of our roadways, and waterways. Plastic bags are extremely harmful to the environment, and a particular problem for land mammals, as well as marine life. In no way does this bill put any hardship on consumers, as there are many alternatives to plastic bags.
abolish the bag. Only makes sense to use environmentally sound alternatives.