2022 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H7065: Plastic Waste Reduction Act
Legislative Summary
Creates the "Plastic Waste Reduction Act" designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations.
Bill History
1/12/2022
Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
House of Representatives
1/21/2022
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2022)
House of Representatives
1/27/2022
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
6/3/2022
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2022)
House of Representatives
6/3/2022
Proposed Substitute
House of Representatives
6/8/2022
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
House of Representatives
6/10/2022
Placed on House Calendar (06/17/2022)
House of Representatives
6/17/2022
House passed Sub A
House of Representatives
6/20/2022
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/22/2022)
Senate
6/22/2022
Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
Senate
6/22/2022
Transmitted to Governor
House of Representatives
6/27/2022
Signed by Governor
House of Representatives
Roll Call Votes
Passage
6/22/2022
33
Yea
4
Nay
1
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Passage
6/17/2022
56
Yea
7
Nay
12
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(6/27/2022)
Chamber
House of Representatives
