2003 Arkansas Campaigns

Primary Sponsor(s): Shirley Borhauer (R)

Bill #: HB 2210

Introduction Date:
03/04/03

Summary of Activity:
To Committee on House Rules 3/12. Withdrawn by bill's own supporter from further consideration. Died in committee. To be reintroduced when the legislature meets again in 2005.


-Provisions of Bill-

Amount of deposit:
5 cents (plus 3 cent tax going to govt)

Handling fee:
2.2 cents

Containers covered:
metal, glass, plastic

Beverages Covered: beer, wine, wine coolers, spirits, coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, sports drinks, juice

View legislation: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2210.pdf


Primary Sponsor(s): Sue Madison (D)

Bill #: SB 822

Introduction Date:
03/10/03

Summary of Activity:
Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare and Labor 3/25 amended, handling fee reduced to 1 cent and 3 cent fee thrown out. 3/26 recommended for study in interim committee on public health.

-Provisions of Bill-

Amount of deposit:
5 cents (plus 3 cent tax going to govt)

Handling fee:
2.2 cents

Containers covered:
metal, glass, plastic

Beverages Covered: beer, wine, wine coolers, spirits, coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, sports drinks, juice