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]

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.

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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]

History

DateChamberAction
2022-06-27SenateSigned by Governor
2022-06-27SenateTransmitted to Governor
2022-06-21HouseHouse passed in concurrence
2022-06-19HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/21/2022)
2022-06-08HouseCommittee recommends passage in concurrence
2022-06-03HouseScheduled for consideration (06/08/2022)
2022-04-08HouseReferred to House Environment and Natural Resources
2022-04-07SenateSenate read and passed
2022-04-05SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (04/07/2022)
2022-03-30SenateCommittee recommends passage
2022-03-25SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2022)
2022-03-01SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

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Bill Comments

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