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 Bill Status of HB0259  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Sandy Cole - Elizabeth Coulson

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Plastic Bag Recycling Act. Requires retailers that distribute plastic bags to consumers to implement a plastic bag collection and recycling program. Sets out plastic bag recycling program requirements. Provides that any retailer who knowingly violates the Act is guilty of a business offense punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sandy Cole
  1/19/2007HouseFirst Reading
  1/19/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/31/2007HouseAssigned to Environment & Energy Committee
  2/8/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
  3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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