PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING ACT
Summary
Creates the Plastic Bag Recycling Act. Requires retailers that distribute plastic bags to consumers to implement a plastic bag collection and recycling program. Sets out plastic bag recycling program requirements. Provides that any retailer who knowingly violates the Act is guilty of a business offense punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2007
Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 23, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Jan 31, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee
Jan 19, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Sandy Cole
RRepublican
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