HB 259

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 95th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Plastic Bag Recycling Act

Abstract

Creates the Plastic Bag Recycling Act. Requires retailers that distribute plastic bags to consumers to implement a plastic bag collection and recycling program. Sets out plastic bag recycling program requirements. Provides that any retailer who knowingly violates the Act is guilty of a business offense punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.

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Jan 13, 2009

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 23, 2007

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 08, 2007

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

Jan 31, 2007

House

Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee

Jan 19, 2007

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

First Reading

Jan 11, 2007

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sandy Cole

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