Introduced
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To preempt local governments from imposing regulations and restrictions on plastic grocery bags or other "auxiliary containers," defined as a disposable or reusable bag, cup, bottle, or other packaging. At least two counties are reportedly considering bag bans.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To still allow local voters to ban plastic grocery bags.
The amendment failed 11 to 26 (details)
Amendment offered
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To give local governments 20 months to enact plastic grocery bag bans.
The amendment failed 11 to 26 (details)
Amendment offered
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To mandate that stores to accept plastic grocery bags returned by consumers for recycling, and then reuse or recycle them.
The amendment failed 10 to 27 (details)
Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To allow Washtenaw County to continue enforcing its bag tax, and allow others to impose a bag tax or ban if they act before 2018.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 62 to 46 (details)
To preempt local governments from imposing regulations, restrictions or taxes on plastic grocery bags or other "auxiliary containers," defined as a disposable or reusable bag, cup, bottle, or other packaging. Washtenaw County has already imposed a bag tax and reportedly others are considering bans.
