2022 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S2446: 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
3/1/2022
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Senate
3/25/2022
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2022)
Senate
3/30/2022
Committee recommends passage
Senate
4/5/2022
Placed on Senate Calendar (04/07/2022)
Senate
4/7/2022
Senate read and passed
Senate
4/8/2022
Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
House of Representatives
6/3/2022
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2022)
House of Representatives
6/8/2022
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
House of Representatives
6/19/2022
Placed on House Calendar (06/21/2022)
House of Representatives
6/21/2022
House passed in concurrence
House of Representatives
6/27/2022
Transmitted to Governor
Senate
6/27/2022
Signed by Governor
Senate
Roll Call Votes
Passage In Concurrence
6/21/2022
60
Yea
7
Nay
8
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Passage
4/7/2022
32
Yea
4
Nay
2
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(6/27/2022)
Chamber
Senate
