HB19-1143
Distribute Plastic Straws Only Upon Request
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that a retail food establishment only provide a single-use plastic beverage straw to a customer upon request of the customer.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits a restaurant, food vendor, or other food service establishment from providing a single-use plastic beverage straw to a customer unless the customer requests a straw. The bill does not apply to the following:
- The use of a self-serve straw dispenser;
- A customer's order of food from a food service establishment through a drive-through window, for off-premises delivery through a third-party delivery service, or for delivery through the use of a digital or mobile application or website; or
- Prepackaged food that was filled, sealed, or packaged before the food service establishment received the prepackaged food at its retail premises.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Energy & Environment
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2019 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment B) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C) | The motion failed on a vote of 4-7. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 19-1143 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2019 | House | House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/29/2019 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment |