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FL S0088

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Linda Stewart

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the state preemption that prohibited local governments from enacting rules, regulations, or ordinances regarding the use, sale, prohibition, restriction, or taxation of auxiliary containers, wrappings, or disposable plastic bags

  • Repeals the preemption that reserved regulation of polystyrene products to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, allowing local governments to regulate these materials

  • Restores local government authority to pass their own regulations on single-use plastics and polystyrene (Styrofoam) products

  • Effective date of July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Preemption of Recyclable and Polystyrene Materials

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs12/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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