RDCSCR13 3209 3326
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SCR 13 Original 2022 Regular Session Lambert
Requests the Dept. of Environmental Quality to study strategies to increase the recycling of
plastic and to report recommendations to the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality
and the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment by March 10, 2023.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the original bill:
1. Remove references to "containers", so the resolution addresses plastic generally
rather than solely plastic containers.
2. Remove a provision regarding plastic containers attracting vermin and disease-
causing bacteria.
3. Remove a provision regarding bottle deposit programs.
4. Add new language regarding the department exploring innovative strategies that
have proven successful in other jurisdictions.
5. Modify a provision to indicate that a flourishing plastic recycling effort, rather
than a stream of plastics, would further make the construction and operation of
advanced recycling facilities economically feasible.
6. Add that advanced recycling, in addition to recycling facilities, would create jobs
and economic opportunity.
7. Add stakeholders to those entities the department should consult when studying
strategies to increase plastic recycling.
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