Date	Chamber	Action
3/20/2024	House	Re-assigned to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

30 ILCS 105/5.990 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Bottle Deposit Act. Provides that, to encourage container reuse and recycling, every beverage container sold or offered for sale to a consumer in the State must have a deposit and refund value. Includes provisions regarding: a dealer as a distributor; requirements for labels, stamps, and brand names on beverage containers; application of the Act; the commingling of beverage containers and entering into commingling agreements; unclaimed deposits for beverage containers not subject to commingling agreements; redemption centers, including licensing requirements; prohibitions on certain types of beverage containers and holders; penalties, ranging from $100 to $1,000; exceptions for beverage containers used on international flights; licensing requirements, including fees for applications; the creation of the Beverage Container Enforcement Fund; administration by the Environmental Protection Agency; the denial of redemption center licenses; the unlawful possession of beverage containers; the prohibition of glass-breaking games; and annual reporting requirements. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
10/26/2023	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh
11/1/2023	House	First Reading
11/1/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/20/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
3/6/2024	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
3/6/2024	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
3/12/2024	House	Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
3/20/2024	House	Re-assigned to Rules Committee

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