H 372 - Prohibits Local Limitation on Use of Plastic Bags - Idaho Key Vote
John Rusche voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- March 24, 2016
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 15, 2016
- House Bill Passed
- Feb. 3, 2016
- Introduced
- Jan. 22, 2016
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Stage Details
Signed by Governor Butch Otter
Title: Prohibits Local Limitation on Use of Plastic Bags
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits a local government from limiting the use of plastic bags without state authorization.
Highlights:
- Prohibits a local government from prohibiting, limiting, or establishing a tax on “auxiliary containers” without authorization from the state legislature (Sec. 2).
- Defines “auxiliary containers” as bags, boxes, and cups which are made of cloth, paper, or plastic and are designed for 1-time use or for transporting merchandise or food from retail facilities (Sec. 2).
- Specifies that the provisions of this bill do not prohibit or limit a local curbside recycling program (Sec. 2).
Title: Prohibits Local Limitation on Use of Plastic Bags
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits a local government from limiting the use of plastic bags without state authorization.
Highlights:
- Prohibits a local government from prohibiting, limiting, or establishing a tax on “auxiliary containers” without authorization from the state legislature (Sec. 2).
- Defines “auxiliary containers” as bags, boxes, and cups which are made of cloth, paper, or plastic and are designed for 1-time use or for transporting merchandise or food from retail facilities (Sec. 2).
- Specifies that the provisions of this bill do not prohibit or limit a local curbside recycling program (Sec. 2).
Title: Prohibits Local Limitation on Use of Plastic Bags
Committee Sponsors
- Business (Sponsor)