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HI HR136
Resolution
Status
3/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Matsumoto
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AI Summary
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Legislative Reference Bureau is requested to conduct a feasibility study on switching from single-use plastic eating utensils to reusable cutlery at Department of Education schools
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Study shall include analysis of costs and potential savings for using reusable food-ware compared to disposable utensils
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Department of Education is requested to cooperate with the Legislative Reference Bureau and provide requested information and support
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Legislative Reference Bureau must submit report of findings and recommendations to the Legislature not later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2019
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Resolution cites environmental and cost benefits from a Minnetonka, Minnesota pilot program that prevented 6,000 pounds of waste and saved approximately $3,000 annually while reducing per-student food-ware costs from $6.89 to $4.83
Legislative Description
Requesting A Study On The Feasibility Of Using Reusable Cutlery And Flatware At Public Schools.
Reusable Cutlery, DOE, Legislative Reference Bureau
Last Action
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 39
3/13/2018