SF1598 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Prohibition removal on banning merchant bags
AI Generated Summary
This bill seeks to repeal Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 471.9998, which currently prohibits local governments from banning the use of paper, plastic, or reusable bags. By repealing this statute, the bill would allow cities and other local governments in Minnesota to impose bans or regulations on merchant bags if they choose.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Withdrawn and re-referred to | State and Local Government |
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Withdrawn and re-referred to | State and Local Government |