SR 20 (LSB 2443XS (2) 86)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20

BY  HART

A Resolution requesting the legislative council to establish a legislative interim committee on beverage container recycling efforts. 

   WHEREAS, the law governing control of beverage containers, known as the bottle bill, was first passed by the general assembly in 1979; and
   WHEREAS, the bottle bill, codified in Iowa Code chapter 455C, has succeeded in encouraging recycling and preventing litter, and enjoys broad support among the people of this state; and
   WHEREAS, the bottle bill depends on the efforts and cooperation of consumers, retailers, distributors, and redemption centers; and
   WHEREAS, the handling fee paid to retailers and redemption centers has remained the same over the life of the bottle bill while operation costs have increased; and
   WHEREAS, many new beverage containers have been introduced into the marketplace since the enactment of the bottle bill; and
   WHEREAS, a review of the bottle bill should be conducted to maintain and enhance the effectiveness of the goals of the bottle bill; and
   WHEREAS, the review of the bottle bill should include but not be limited to input from all interested parties regarding deposits, handling fees, government oversight and involvement, and unreturned containers; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the legislative council is requested to establish a legislative interim study committee on beverage container recycling efforts for the 2015 interim to review beverage container recycling efforts in this state and make recommendations and file a final report with the general assembly.