Michigan – 2018
HB 5486 Bill Number and Name HB 5486 Primary Sponsor Rep. Jon Hoadley Activity 1/30/2018 introduced by Representative Jon Hoadley Proposed Changes/Summary It would place a deposit on most non-carbonated beverages (except milk and dairy substitutes). Deposits and Fees Redemption System HB 6532 Bill Number and Name HB 6532 Primary Sponsors Rep. Jim Lilly & Rep. Joseph Bellino […]
United Kingdom – 2018
United Kingdom Law Summary On March 28, 2018, the United Kingdom’s Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced that a beverage container deposit return scheme will be introduced, subject to a consultation process to determine the details of the law and program operation 1. The move was a response to growing concern about […]
Massachussets – 2018
HB 2686 Bill Number and Name H.2686: An Act improving recycling in the Commonwealth Primary Sponsor Mark J. Cusack Proposed changes/summary: HB 2686 is substantially similar to S1865/H1744 in the previous legislative session. It would repeal the bottle bill, and in its place would impose a 1¢ fee on all beverages excluding milk and dairy […]
Iowa – 2018
HF 2155 Bill Number and Name HF2155 Primary Sponsor Klein, Isenhart and Wheeler. Proposed Changes/Summary This bill would add the following beverages to the existing deposit law: all non-carbonated beverages with the exception of dairy and milk substitutes. Excludes jars, cartons, foil pouches, and drink boxes. It would also increase the handling fee from one cent […]