Recycling: beverage containers: tethered plastic caps.

Summary

The bill would mandate that manufacturers attach caps to plastic beverage containers so they cannot be separated from the bottle, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Exemptions include containers 2 L or larger, alcoholic drinks, 100 % fruit juice, refillable containers and manufacturers that sold 16 million or fewer containers in the prior year, and high‑recycling‑rate containers get a one‑year delay. The aim is to reduce litter and protect marine wildlife.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 421.) (March 19). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 19, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 7, 2025
• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Mar 19, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. Apr 7, 2025April 7 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. Mar 28, 2025Set for hearing April 7.
6. Mar 19, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 421.) (March 19). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Mar 5, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
8. Mar 3, 2025Set for hearing March 19.
9. Feb 27, 2025March 5 hearing postponed by committee.
10. Feb 25, 2025Set for hearing March 5.
11. Feb 24, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
12. Jan 29, 2025Referred to Com. on E.Q.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Padilla · sponsor
• Blakespear

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