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HI HB1062

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum size of deposit glass beverage containers from 68 to 128 fluid ounces.

  • Expands the "glass recovery program" definition to include use of recovered glass in building materials, in addition to existing uses in container reuse, recycling, and roadway/concrete materials.

  • Adds wine, spirits, and milk and other dairy-derived products to the definition of "deposit beverage" subject to the deposit container program.

  • Increases the maximum size of deposit beverage containers (glass, polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, or metal) from 68 to 128 fluid ounces.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Glass Container Recovery; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Definitions

Last Action

The committee(s) on EEP/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection1/28/2013

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