Bill text| Bill Number and Name | SB 258 Bill text |
|---|---|
| Primary Sponsor | Introduced by Committee on Natural Resources |
| Containers Covered | Glass, metal, plastic, or combination containers, under 1 gallon |
| Beverages Covered | Liquors, malt beverages, and carbonated soft drinks |
| Deposits | 5¢ (to be raised to 10¢ in July 2009 if the redemption rate is under 60%) |
The Kansas bottle bill would put a 5¢ deposit on beer, liquor, and soft drinks, to increase their recycling rates. Introduced in 2007, the bill was not scheduled for a hearing until 2008.
February 2, 2007: Introduced in Senate
February 5, 2008: Referred to Natural Resources
January 28, 2008: S Hearing set for February 1
May 29, 2008: Died in committee