22RS HB 189

Actions

Last Action	01/04/22: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to plastic waste.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	460
Sponsors	M. Marzian, R. Palumbo
Summary of Original Version	Amend KRS 224.50-585 to establish definitions; prohibit the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons; establish a ban on plastic, single-use carryout bags by July 1, 2027; establish a ban on the provision of single-use plastic straws and Styrofoam food and beverage containers by retail food and beverage establishments by July 1, 2025; establish civil penalty of $100 per day for violation of bans.
Index Headings of Original Version	Distilled Spirits - Beverage straws, Styrofoam, and plastic carryout bags, ban Environment and Conservation - Plastic convenience items, prohibition Pollution - Plastic convenience items, prohibition Sales - Balloon releases, beverage straws and plastic carryout bags, prohibition Small Business - Balloon releases, beverage straws and plastic carryout bags, prohibition Trade Practices and Retailing - Balloon releases, beverage straws and plastic carryout bags, prohibition Waste Management - Plastic convenience items, prohibition Advertising - Balloon releases, ban on use Alcoholic Beverages - Beverage straws, Styrofoam, and plastic carryout bags, ban Commerce - Beverage straws, Styrofoam, and plastic carryout bags, ban Consumer Affairs - Plastic convenience items, prohibition