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WA SB5022
WA SB5022Concerning the management of certain materials to support recycling and waste and litter reduction.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
04/02/2021
04/02/2021
Crossed Over
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
Passed
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/17/2021
05/17/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to managing solid waste through prohibitions on expanded polystyrene, providing for food serviceware upon customer 3 request, and addressing plastic packaging; amending RCW 43.21B.300 and 70A.220.020; reenacting and amending RCW 43.21B.110; adding a new section to chapter 39.26 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 70A RCW; creating new sections; prescribing penalties; and providing an expiration date.
AI Summary
This bill:
Establishes minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements for plastic beverage containers, plastic trash bags, and plastic household cleaning and personal care product containers sold or distributed in Washington. It also prohibits the sale and distribution of certain expanded polystyrene products, and requires food service businesses to provide certain single-use products only upon customer request. The bill creates new accounts to fund implementation and enforcement, and directs the Department of Ecology to study the plastic resin markets and support the recycling industry in meeting the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Mona Das (D)*,
Reuven Carlyle (D),
Manka Dhingra (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Marko Liias (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Christine Rolfes (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Jesse Salomon (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Effective date 7/25/2021. (on 05/17/2021)
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