Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB0259

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Plastic Bag Recycling Act. Requires retailers that distribute plastic bags to consumers to implement a plastic bag collection and recycling program. Sets out plastic bag recycling program requirements. Provides that any retailer who knowingly violates the Act is guilty of a business offense punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2007	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sandy Cole
1/19/2007	House	First Reading
1/19/2007	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/31/2007	House	Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee
2/8/2007	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
3/23/2007	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/13/2009	House	Session Sine Die

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