HB 1194 (2020): establishing a surcharge for certain single use plastics.
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HB 1194 (2020)
establishing a surcharge for certain single use plastics.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2020. The committee held work sessions on January 31, 2020 and February 21, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Chris Balch (D - Hills 38) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lee Oxenham (D - Sull 1)
- Rep. Ivy Vann (D - Hills 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2020, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- January 31, 2020, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 21, 2020, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- March 3, 2020, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 23, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/23/2020 09:30 am LOB 302
- January 31, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/31/2020 09:30 am LOB 302
- February 21, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2020 10:00 am LOB 302
- March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:30 am LOB 302
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2020