VA HB521 | 2010 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-16 - House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Pending: House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Plastic bags; use by retailers. Bans the use of plastic carryout bags by retailers at the point of sale unless such bags are (i) durable plastic bags with handles; (ii) at least 2.25 mils thick; and (iii) specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.

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Title

Plastic bags; bans use by retailers at point of sale unless designed and manufactured for reuse.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2010-02-16 House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
2010-02-03 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
2010-01-26 House: Assigned ACNRsub: #2 Natural Resources
2010-01-12 House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
2010-01-12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103557D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
1011415.3(n/a)See Bill Text

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Bill Comments

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