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HI SB367

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all vendors from selling polystyrene foam containers statewide
  • Prohibits all restaurants from serving prepared food in polystyrene foam containers, including coffee shops, food trucks, cafeterias, and catering facilities
  • Defines polystyrene foam as thermoplastic petrochemical material made from styrene monomer, including expandable bead and extruded foam polystyrene
  • Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules for implementation, enforcement, exemptions, and requirements for vendors to educate customers on proper disposal and litter reduction
  • Takes effect July 1, 2100

Legislative Description

Relating To Environmental Protection.

Environment

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/14/2019
Energy & Environmental Protection3/7/2019
Judiciary2/13/2019
Agriculture and Environment1/24/2019

Full Bill Text

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