Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 997: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEVERAGE CONTAINERS RECYCLING ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 997 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEVERAGE CONTAINERS RECYCLING ACT. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): 05/07/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Beverage Container Recycling Act
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/07/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture