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DE SR24

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Cloutier

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and the Zero Waste Working Group to develop a comprehensive plan addressing single-use plastic shopping bags
  • Directs these entities to work with all interested parties to develop proposed legislation for submission to the 147th General Assembly in January 2013
  • Identifies single-use plastic bags as an unsightly nuisance and hazard to farmers, Public Works departments, and wildlife
  • Notes that current law addressing this issue is set to sunset in 2014, requiring proactive legislative action

Legislative Description

Requesting That The Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Delaware Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control And The Zero Waste Working Group, Work With All Interested Parties To Develop A Plan With Proposed Legislation To Be Delivered To The Senate Of The 147th General Assembly In January Of 2013.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT

6/21/2012

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