Oregon 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2766 — Relating to plastic checkout bags; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Imposes excise tax of five cents per bag on provision of single-use plastic checkout bags by establishments selling raw or processed food or alcohol at retail. Requires retail establishments to collect tax from customers and to remit moneys collected to Department of Environmental Quality. Provides exemption for certain customers. Requires retail establishments to provide single-use paper checkout bags and to have receptacle for return of single-use plastic checkout bags. Establishes Plastic Clean-Up and Recycling Fund and requires excise tax moneys collected by department to be deposited in fund. Directs Environmental Quality Commission to adopt rules necessary to implement excise tax. Allows department to impose civil penalties up to $500 for violation of excise tax program. Becomes operative July 1, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Energy and Environment with subsequent referral to Revenue, then Ways and Means.

  3. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on

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Not signed on (89)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2766 do?
Imposes excise tax of five cents per bag on provision of single-use plastic checkout bags by establishments selling raw or processed food or alcohol at retail. Requires retail establishments to collect tax from customers and to remit moneys collected to Department of Environmental Quality. Provides exemption for certain customers. Requires retail establishments to provide single-use paper checkout bags and to have receptacle for return of single-use plastic checkout bags. Establishes Plastic Clean-Up and Recycling Fund and requires excise tax moneys collected by department to be deposited in fund. Directs Environmental Quality Commission to adopt rules necessary to implement excise tax. Allows department to impose civil penalties up to $500 for violation of excise tax program. Becomes operative July 1, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors HB 2766?
HB 2766 is sponsored by Daniel Bonham.
What is the current status of HB 2766?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2766?
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