C8B19CD5F5EEE613872583E500076174 Hearing Summary

Senator Moreno and Senator Foote, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-243. The bill prohibits a retail food establishment from distributing an expanded polystyrene product for use as a container for off-premises ready-to-eat food on or after January 1, 2024.

Tim Shestek, representing the American Chemistry Council, testified against the bill.  He provided a packet of letters opposing the bill (Attachment M).

Mr. Shester and Mr. Gunther responded to committee member questions.

Danny Katz, representing the Colorado Public Interest Research Group, testified in support of the bill.

Emily Struzenburg, representing Environment Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Suzanne Jones, representing Eco-Cycle, testified in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Amelia Myers, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Patty Sullivan, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Suzanne Bhatt, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Brandy Moe, representing Recycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jackson Hafner, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jan Rose, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Bill Artist, representing McDonald's USA, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Foote and Moreno wrapped up their presentation of the bill.