RI S2446 | 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 (Introduced) [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 (Introduced) [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
2022-06-21 - House - Passage In Concurrence (Y: 60 N: 7 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2022-04-07 - Senate - Passage (Y: 32 N: 4 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2022-04-07 - Senate - Passage (Y: 32 N: 4 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-27 | Senate | Signed by Governor |
| 2022-06-27 | Senate | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2022-06-21 | House | House passed in concurrence |
| 2022-06-19 | House | Placed on House Calendar (06/21/2022) |
| 2022-06-08 | House | Committee recommends passage in concurrence |
| 2022-06-03 | House | Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2022) |
| 2022-04-08 | House | Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2022-04-07 | Senate | Senate read and passed |
| 2022-04-05 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (04/07/2022) |
| 2022-03-30 | Senate | Committee recommends passage |
| 2022-03-25 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2022) |
| 2022-03-01 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture |
