2009 Senate Bill 54 (Expand “bottle bill” )

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Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D) on January 27, 2009, to expand the state bottle deposit law (“bottle bill”) to include water and all carbonated and noncarbonated beverages except for milk, if they are packaged in metal, plastic or glass containers of one gallon or smaller.
- Referred to the Senate Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee on January 27, 2009.

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1) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 54 (Expand “bottle bill” ) [by FreeSpeaker on June 23, 2009]

Michigan's bottle bill has been an enormously successful law, with in the range of 96% compliance (96% of deposits are redeemed). It has encouraged materials rec ycling and helped reduce roadside and other public litter. The law is heavily supported and favored by the general public. The law warrants updating to include all carbonated and non-carbonated beverages to keep up with consumption trends. This bill or its equivalent should pass.

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2) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 54 (Expand “bottle bill” ) [by ChipTaylor on June 23, 2009]

Just stop sending our water to dry states so they can water the golf courses -- terrible.

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3) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 54 (Expand “bottle bill” ) [by uber-liberal on March 16, 2009]

you expect more from your legislators?

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