RI H7065 | 2022 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Passed on June 27 2022 - 100% progression
Action: 2022-06-27 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Passed on June 27 2022 - 100% progression
Action: 2022-06-27 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]
Summary
Creates the "Plastic Waste Reduction Act" designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations.
Title
Plastic Waste Reduction Act
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2022-06-22 - Senate - Passage (Y: 33 N: 4 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2022-06-17 - House - Passage (Y: 56 N: 7 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2022-06-17 - House - Passage (Y: 56 N: 7 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-27 | House | Signed by Governor |
| 2022-06-22 | House | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2022-06-22 | Senate | Senate passed Sub A in concurrence |
| 2022-06-20 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (06/22/2022) |
| 2022-06-17 | House | House passed Sub A |
| 2022-06-10 | House | Placed on House Calendar (06/17/2022) |
| 2022-06-08 | House | Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| 2022-06-03 | House | Proposed Substitute |
| 2022-06-03 | House | Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2022) |
| 2022-01-27 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2022-01-21 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2022) |
| 2022-01-12 | House | Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources |
