Prohibits the release of certain balloons
Summary
Prohibits the outdoor release of ten or more balloons filled with helium or a substance which causes the balloon to rise or float in the atmosphere, within a twenty-four hour period, in order to reduce litter and protect the marine environment; makes related provisions for enforcement and for certain exceptions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2021
Last action Jan 5, 2022
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Jun 4, 2021
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 2812A
upper
Jun 4, 2021
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Jan 25, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
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