2021 House Bill 4443

Revise bottle return cost details for vendors and distributors

Introduced in the House

March 4, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-89)

To replace the current system of paying beverage vendors and distributors reimbursements for “over-redeeming” bottle return deposits with one that uses state income tax credits to do this.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 16, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 27, 2021

Passed in the House 88 to 20 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 28, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 9, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.