SB19-034
Local Government Recycling Standards For Food Containers
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a local government's authority to establish standards for the use of environmentally discardable food containers, and, in connection therewith, authorizing a local government to establish standards for the use of ready-to-eat food containers that may be discarded through recycling or composting.
Bill Summary:
Currently, state law preempts local governments from restricting or mandating containers for any consumer products. The bill allows a local government to set a standard for a retail food establishment's use of ready-to-eat food containers that may be discarded through recycling or composting.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Senate
Local Government
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2019 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 19-034 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/04/2019 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government |