S00237

Bottle bill

Increases the return for bottle deposits from five cents to 10 cents and expands the definition of what qualifies as a returnable to deposit to include wine, liquor, cider.

Find the bill's full text and more information here.

Reporter's Note

Efforts to expand the state’s bottle deposit law failed last year. Environmental advocates believe increasing the value and variety of items will lead to more bottles being recycled.

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This bill is in committee. This means the bill will move through one or more committees specializing in different topics, for example the environment or the state budget. Most revisions and debate happen in committees. This stage is also where many bills die.

AssemblySenate
Under Consideration
In Committee
PassedPassed
Governor’s Desk

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