BILL · 2011–12 SESSION
SB 5780: Retail store carryout bags
Regarding retail store carryout bags.
Summary
- A person operating a retail store may only provide to consumers carryout bags that are made of compostable plastic, recyclable paper, or other reusable material. The state of Washington occupies and preempts retail store carryout bag regulations.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5780), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2011
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Maralyn Chase (D-32)
- Introduced
- February 11, 2011 in the Senate
- Last action
- April 11, 2012
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to retail store carryout bags;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Environment.
- Committee relieved of further consideration.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.
SB 5780 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5780 (2017–18) Women's suffrage centennial
- SB 5780 (2015–16) Regional transit authorities
- SB 5780 (2013–14) Higher ed efficiencies
- SB 5780 (2009–10) Motor vehicle impoundment