S.B. 353 Summary

• Prohibits state agencies from using state funds to purchase beverages in plastic bottles or rigid plastic containers, with specific exceptions.

• Exceptions to the prohibition include public health emergencies, situations with contaminated water risks, licensed blind vendor program purchases, wildland firefighter water purchases, and large public events where no reasonable alternatives exist.

• Defines "state agency" as any department, division, agency, office, board, commission, bureau, or council of the State.

• Defines "state funds" as money from the state treasury, special funds, revolving funds, trust accounts, or appropriated money transferred to state agencies for purchasing goods or services.

• Takes effect upon approval.