2008 Senate Bill 1394

Allow limiting daily bottle deposit payouts

Introduced in the Senate

June 17, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To establish that a retailer is not required to pay out more than $5 each day to an individual who turns in beverage containers for deposit, or $25 if the retailer uses a “reverse vending machine” to perform the collection.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Nov. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2008

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 11, 2008

Amendment offered by Sen. Michael Prusi (D-38)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 34 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 11, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment