2011 Senate Bill 721 / 2012 Public Act 186

Impose "plastic bulk merchandise container” transaction regulations

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 4, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To impose new recordkeeping and other regulations on the buying and selling of 10 or more "plastic bulk merchandise containers” such as those used by soft drink and bread manufacturers. Reportedly, people steal these and sell them to plastics recyclers.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 13, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 26, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 26, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

March 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 31, 2012

Passed in the House 99 to 10 (details)

To impose new recordkeeping and other regulations on the buying and selling of 10 or more "plastic bulk merchandise containers” such as those used by soft drink and bread manufacturers. Reportedly, people steal these and sell them to plastics recyclers.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 14, 2012