Beverage Container Deposits

The "Beverage Container Deposits" bill aims to establish a system where consumers pay a deposit on beverage containers at the point of purchase, which is refunded upon returning the container for recycling. This bill seeks to promote recycling, reduce littering, and incentivize sustainable practices. It mandates that beverage manufacturers include a refundable deposit on containers and establishes procedures for handling deposits and refunds. The bill also outlines penalties for non-compliance by manufacturers. If enacted, this legislation would likely lead to increased recycling rates, reduced waste in landfills, and a cleaner environment overall.

• 2023-12-18: Filed

• 2024-01-05: Referred to Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

• 2024-01-05: Referred to Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

• 2024-01-05: Referred to Appropriations Committee

• 2024-01-05: Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee

• 2024-01-05: Now in Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

• 2024-01-09: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

• 2024-03-08: Died in Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee