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SB329 • 2025

Requires a distributor cooperative to implement a managed system for reusable beverage containers that achieves certain sales and return rates.

Requires a distributor cooperative to implement a managed system for reusable beverage containers that achieves certain sales and return rates.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Golden, Representative Gamba,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Energy and Environment.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act tells a cooperative and retail stores to expand the use of reusable cans or bottles. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1).
Requires a distributor cooperative to implement a managed system for reusable beverage containers that achieves certain sales and return rates.
Requires certain beverage container dealers to provide shelf space for reusable beverage containers.
Relating to: Relating to reusable beverage containers.
Current location: In Senate Committee