What's happening
This bill creates a commission to develop and implement a plan to eliminate plastic bags and styrofoam by retailers and restaurants in New York by 2020.
Why it matters
Creates a formal commission tasked with developing actionable strategies. for eliminating plastic bags and styrofoam from all New York retailers and eating establishments, signaling a coordinated statewide approach rather than piecemeal local bans.
Mandates a detailed analysis of elimination methods and suitable alternatives. , including a cost analysis, which could shape how burdensome or feasible these changes are for businesses and consumers, and influence future statewide or national policy.
Includes legislative oversight and accountability via required reports. an initial recommendation within six months, and a final implementation plan within 18 months—pushing for transparency and timely progress on environmental goals.
Sets a clear 2020 deadline for full elimination. , applying pressure for swift action and potentially serving as a model or catalyst for other states considering similar environmental regulations.
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Who cares
Retailers
The commission would recommend methods and replacement procedures for eliminating their use of plastic bags and styrofoam by 2020, including a cost analysis.
Restaurants and other eating establishments
The commission would develop an implementation procedure to eliminate their use of plastic bags and polystyrene plates, bowls, cups and takeout containers by 2020.
Governor and legislative leaders
The governor, Senate majority leader and Assembly majority leader would appoint the seven-member commission, which would report recommendations and implementation procedures to the governor and Legislature.
Headline styles
Ban Plastic Bags, Styrofoam
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
History
- Enacting clause stricken
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
End Plastic Bags and Styrofoam
In Senate Committee · Consumer Protection · Sponsor Marisol Alcantara
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6713
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 16, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. SEPULVEDA -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT establishing a commission to eliminate the use of plastic bags and styrofoam by retailers and eating establishments in the state of New York; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Commission for plastic bag and styrofoam elimination. 1. Establishment. A commission is hereby established to provide a method to eliminate the use of plastic bags and styrofoam by retailers and eating establishments in the state of New York by 2020.
2. Definitions. For purposes of this act, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
a. "Retailer" shall mean a person or business that sells goods to the public for use or consumption in the state of New York;
b. "Eating establishment" shall mean any public place where food and drink is served for a fee in the state of New York; and
c. "Styrofoam" shall mean any food or drink holder including but not limited to plates, bowls, cups and to-go containers made from polystyrene.
3. Membership. Such commission shall consist of seven individuals, which shall be appointed as follows:
a. three members shall be appointed by the governor;
b. two members shall be appointed by the senate majority leader; and
c. two members shall be appointed by the assembly majority leader.
4. Reports. a. Six months after the establishment of the commission, an initial report shall be provided to the governor and the legislature with recommendations on elimination methods and replacement procedures, including a cost analysis of such methods and procedures.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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b. One year after such initial report, a final report shall be provided to the governor and the legislature with an implementation procedure for eliminating the use of all plastic bags and styrofoam by 2020.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed 3 years after such date.
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