SF 493: Related to a study of the recycling and reuse of plastic containers and packaging sold in the state

What it does

This bill requires the department of natural resources to conduct a study examining recycling and reuse of plastic containers and packaging and factors that inhibit the recycling or reuse of plastic containers and packaging. The department shall include as participants in the study manufacturers of plastic containers and packaging, retailers, and persons involved in the recycling and reuse of plastic containers and packaging. The department shall develop a plan with the goal of preventing plastic containers and packaging from being disposed of in landfills. The department shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the general assembly by December 31, 2020.

Senate subcommittee · named March 12, 2019

• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Claire Celsi (D)
• Sen. Mark Segebart (R)

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club

In plain words

1. March 6, 2019Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
2. March 12, 2019Senate subcommittee named: Shipley, Celsi and Segebart